VOA标准英语2008年-Some Businesses Find Silver Lining in Weak US E

By Mil Arcega
Washington
14 May 2008
 

The housing crisis, the credit crunch¹ and high gas prices may be hurting consumer confidence in the United States but the impact is not necessarily the same for everyone.  Some see a silver lining² in a weak U.S. economy.  During tough economic times, some businesses specialize in turning losses into profits.  VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

 

1 crunch   

n.关键时刻；艰难局面；v.发出碎裂声

参考例句：

• If it comes to the crunch they'll support us.关键时刻他们是会支持我们的。
• People who crunch nuts at the movies can be very annoying.看电影时嘎吱作声地嚼干果的人会使人十分讨厌。

2 lining   

n.衬里，衬料

参考例句：

• The lining of my coat is torn.我的外套衬里破了。
• Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.用苔藓垫在铁丝篮里很漂亮。