the economic decline

经济衰退

There was a sharp decline in population.

人口急剧下降。

The number of tourists to the resort declined by 10% last year.

去年，到这个景点旅游的人数减少了10%。

Her health was declining rapidly.

她的健康状况迅速恶化。

I offered to give them a lift but they declined with thanks.

我邀请他们搭车，但他们婉言谢绝了。

Mary declined Jay’s invitation to dinner.

玛丽谢绝了杰伊吃饭的邀请。