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Chinese meaning
小幅上升;回升
小幅上涨、回升
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「因保险被困在工作」现象的上升
Example
Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.
自 2021 年以来大幅攀升的「因保险被困在工作」现象,是美国经济令人担忧的信号。
Source: NPR · 22 Jul 2026
Background ✎
调查显示,约四分之一美国雇员仅为保住医保而留在不满意的工作中。
Roots · etymology
由 up + tick(细微跳动)复合而成
- up(向上)+ tick(细微跳动,原指股价最小变动)
Collocations
- an uptick in X / slight uptick / significant uptick
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