(单词翻译:单击)
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According to Reuters, the top markets on Wall Street fell into decline after a selloff of tech stocks.
据路透社报道，科技股票的抛售之后，华尔街的主要股市纷纷下跌。
On June 25th, the top three markets on the New York Stock Exchange dropped over half a percent each.
6月25号，纽约证券交易所的三大股指分别下跌超过0.5%。
The Nasdaq Composite led losses, falling 120-points, eliminating 1.5-percent of the index.
纳斯达克综合指数以1.5%的跌幅领跌，下跌120点。
The S&P 500 lost about 1-percent, shedding almost 30-points on the day.
标普500下跌大约1%，当天将近损失了30点。
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over half a percent for 180-points of losses.
道琼斯工业平均指数下跌超过0.5%，损失180点。
词语解释
1.eliminate v. 排除；清除；消除
例句：You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
风险不可能完全消除，但可以通过防范和培训来降低。
2.shed v. 摆脱；去除；抛弃
例句：As rural factories shed labour, people drift towards the cities.
由于农村的工厂纷纷裁员，人们逐渐流向城市。
