Once a child of the recession and a tool to reduce production workers, downsizing now occurs primarily to eliminate unnecessary layers or non-value added positions throughout an organization.

减员是大萧条的产物并曾被作为减少生产工人的工具，但现在主要都用于削减组织中那些不必要的层次或不增值的职务。

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If that occurs, Elaine may need to consider downsizing her home or other options to avoid outliving her assets.

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