Some officials, like Mr. Francis, say it is a symptom of summer recess, a tough economy that has left many teenagers out of work and a general sense of anxiety and malaise.

像弗朗西斯先生这样的官员说，这是一种暑假症，严峻的经济形势使得许多青少年没了工作以及总的焦虑和隐忧感。

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Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess.

国会在结束夏季休会后今天开始恢复工作。

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Supporters, including the White House, had hoped that senators would finish work on it this week, before the Memorial Day recess.

包括白宫在内的支持者希望参议员们会在纪念日休假之前的本周完成这项工作。

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She said she would continue with constituency work during the recess.

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During the summer 2005 recess, she wanted to work in the constituency for 10 days and it was cheaper to rent a cottage with her family than staying in a hotel.

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Companies like Zappos and REI have hosted KEEN Recess events to officially bless employee work breaks.

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