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US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/04/30Ever wondered how tariffs and business decisions impact the US economy? This BBC News report dives into why the US economy is shrinking, exploring the surge in imports and tech earnings from companies like Meta. You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to GDP contraction and market reactions, perfect for understanding today's financial headlines!
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to see
US /tu si/
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UK /tu: si:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perceive with the eyes; discern visually.
- To understand or comprehend.
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- Phrase
- An informal way of saying goodbye
- Interjection
- A phrase used to say goodbye, implying a future meeting.
- A phrase used as a threat, implying future retribution.
a half
US /e hæf/
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UK /ei hɑ:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of two equal parts of something; 1/2.
- Determiner
- Amounting to a half.
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More and a half
US /ənd e hæf/
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UK /ænd ə hɑ:f/
- Phrase
- One and one half; 1.5
- A period of time equal to one hour and thirty minutes.
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