The U.S. dollar took a beating, as the Federal Reserve's move to slash interest rates to nearly zero unnerved currency investors.

美元周二承压走低，因为此前美国联邦储备委员会(Fed)减息至接近零的水平，打击了美元投资者的人气。

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During the financial crisis of 2008, corporate America took a beating in the media, forcing many companies to reevaluate and reshape the way the public saw them.

2008年金融危机期间，美国公司在媒体宣传方面受到重创，迫使许多公司重新评估和塑造它们在公众心目中的形象。

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When markets plunged in early 2009 and many hedge funds took a beating, their pay went down.

2009年初股市大跌时，许多对冲基金受到了冲击，造成从业者收入减少。

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He took a beating at the gambling table.

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Everything else took a beating, thanks to a nasty mix of weak demand and price cuts.

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The Lions tradition took a beating during the tour of New Zealand four years ago.

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Their troops took a beating at first, yet the British stood aside (their commander was away skiing).

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