Economic disruptions could come from high absenteeism, as people may be asked to stay at home, or may choose to do so to care for sick relatives or because of fear of being exposed.

经济恐因高旷工率而陷入混乱，因为许多人可能被要求待在家中，或选择待在家中照顾生病的亲戚，或是因为担心被传染而不出门上工。

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The deepening economic gloom will also alleviate traffic with thousands expected to stay at home to save money.

因为不断严重的经济不景气，预计会有几千人呆在家中以节省开支，这也将会缓解交通压力。

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Irene can serve as our wake-up call, a reminder to look elsewhere for our energy needs: instead of pouring our money down the drain, funding oil despots overseas, our money should stay right here at home, where renewable energies can increasingly serve as an economic multiplier the likes of which Americans have never before experienced.

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Since they were doing so in an era of incredible economic growth, it was easy to decide that stay-at-home housewives were part of the package.

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