slump
slump — noun
- slumpsingular
- slumpsplural
1. a situation in which the price, value, or sales of something drops sharply over
a situation in which the price, value, or sales of something drops sharply over a short period
A sharp slump in coffee prices hurt small farmers across Colombia.
Mayumi reviewed the sales report and found a 20% slump in European orders.
The recent slump in the Tokyo housing market left many new apartments unsold.
Honda's share price went through a slump after its latest SUV model was recalled for brake issues.
The IMF predicts a further slump in car sales across Thailand and Vietnam next year.
2. a period when a country's economy is performing badly, with falling trade, low p
a period when a country's economy is performing badly, with falling trade, low production, and high unemployment
Greece's economy entered a deep slump after its banking system nearly collapsed in 2015.
During the economic slump of the 1990s, one in five factory workers lost their jobs.
Marco studied how the governments of South Korea and Japan responded to the economic slump of 1997.
Small businesses in Spain were the hardest hit when the nation fell into a slump in 2009.
The Chilean government hopes the new trade agreement with China will help the country out of its economic slump.
- recession
more technical term; officially defined period of economic decline
- depression
much more severe and long-lasting than a slump
- boom
a period of strong economic growth
3. a period when you feel tired, lack energy, and find it hard to concentrate or wo
a period when you feel tired, lack energy, and find it hard to concentrate or work effectively
After the long illness, Walid went through a slump that lasted several weeks.
Felipe felt an afternoon slump every day around three o'clock and needed a short walk.
afternoon slump / energy slump
A short slump in energy levels can affect a long-haul truck driver's ability to stay safe on the road.
The nurses at Seoul National Hospital often experience a mid-afternoon slump after their lunch break.
The doctor said the patient's energy slump was caused by a lack of iron in her diet.
- burst of energy
a sudden increase in energy
用法筆記
Subject of the slump is a person's energy, mood, or productivity. Common in informal phrases like 'afternoon slump' or 'energy slump'.
常見錯誤
4. a period during which a sports player or team performs much worse than usual
a period during which a sports player or team performs much worse than usual
The star player went through a scoring slump and did not score for seven games.
The basketball team's two-month slump cost them a place in the playoffs.
Coaches worked with Padma to help the player break out of her batting slump.
Coach Yael knew that her star player's long scoring slump was hurting both her confidence and the team's results.
The team finally ended their losing slump with a surprise win against the champions.
- hot streak
a period of excellent performance
5. the position of your body when your shoulders drop forward and your head hangs d
the position of your body when your shoulders drop forward and your head hangs down, usually because you are tired, sad, or not confident
Amira sat with a slump in her shoulders after receiving the rejection letter.
The old farmer's body had a permanent slump from years of bending over in the fields.
His mother told him to stand up straight and get rid of the slump in his back.
The slump in Lan's shoulders told the truth about her disappointment.
The teacher corrected the child's slump by gently pushing his shoulders back.
- slouch
more about habit or laziness; slump suggests tiredness or sadness
- straight posture
an upright, confident sitting or standing position
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'the slump of [body part]' to describe a visible sign of emotion. Not used for temporary stretching.
6. a dessert made by baking fruit under a soft, bread-like crust in a deep pan
a dessert made by baking fruit under a soft, bread-like crust in a deep pan
Dahlia baked a peach slump for dessert and served it with fresh cream.
The recipe for apple slump has been in Jiwoo's family for three generations.
A warm berry slump with vanilla ice cream is a simple but delicious dessert.
Tomás asked for seconds of the cherry slump his grandmother had brought to dinner.
Putri decided to make a blueberry slump instead of a cobbler because the softer topping is easier to prepare.
- cobbler
the most common name for this type of dessert; slump is a regional variation
用法筆記
This sense is used mainly in the United States. A slump is very similar to a cobbler, but the topping is softer and more like a dumpling.
slump — verb
- slumppresent simple I / you / we / they
- slumpshe / she / it
- slumpedpast simple
- slumping-ing form
1. to drop sharply in price, value, or amount, often by a worrying percentage
to drop sharply in price, value, or amount, often by a worrying percentage
Oil prices slumped by nearly 50% during the global financial crisis.
slump by [amount] / slump to [level]
The company's shares slumped to a record low after the CEO resigned suddenly.
Car sales slumped across Europe as fuel prices continued to rise last year.
When export demand slumped, the factory was forced to cut production by half.
The value of the Japanese yen slumped against the US dollar last quarter.
文法句型
slump + adverb/preposition phrase
slump by + amount
slump to + level
用法筆記
Frequently used with by (for amount), to (for resulting level), or against (for currency comparison). The subject is always the thing whose value is falling.
常見錯誤
2. to sit down or let your body fall in a heavy, sudden, and relaxed way, especiall
to sit down or let your body fall in a heavy, sudden, and relaxed way, especially because you are very tired, sad, or weak
Andrew slumped into the armchair after working a twelve-hour shift at the hospital.
slump + preposition (into / onto / against / over)
When she heard the bad news, Evelyn slumped against the kitchen counter and began to cry.
The exhausted runner slumped onto the grass as soon as he crossed the finish line.
Bilal slumped forward over the desk, too tired to keep his back straight any longer.
The old man slumped to his knees when he heard the tragic news about his son.
文法句型
slump + preposition (into / onto / against / forward)
用法筆記
Always followed by a preposition or adverb that shows direction: into, onto, against, over, forward. The movement is uncontrolled, unlike a normal 'sit down'.