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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.

 
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1 crunch uOgzM     
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 kpgzTO     
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。

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