Asian Lender Says Region Must Prepare for Possible Dollar Collapse

assert - 资产

avert - 避开

bond - 债券

curb - 抑制

deficit - 赤字
trade deficit - 贸易逆差

depreciation - 贬值

dilemma - 困境

lender - 借贷

liquidity - 流动性，流畅

non-profit - 非营利

ride this out - 渡过困境

whammy - 晦气
double whammy - 雪上加霜