하루 딱 5분 미국 뉴스로 영어 공부하기 #3

"Strategists say healthy purchases from individuals are one of the reasons the S&P 500 has shaken off concerns 

about a potential recession and stress in the banking system to trade up 7.7% this year" (The Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2023).

            * Shaken off: If someone shakes up something such as an organization, an institution, or a profession, they make major changes to it. 

"Kirk MaGahey says investing in stocks that are taking a beating has paid off" (The Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2023).

            * take a beating:

1, To be thoroughly beaten or thrashed. ( My younger brother was always a shy, skinny kid who often took a beating from schoolyard bullies.)               

2, To suffer severe losses or setbacks. ( The stock market took a beating after the period of political instability).