1. mired in 陷入
I fear that Europe could be mired in low growth not just for a year or two but for a decade.
我担心欧洲陷入低增长泥沼中的时间可能不仅是一两年，而是长达十年之久*=[=]V~u4ui]DH!。

2. peter out 逐渐终止
The store's business began to peter out about a year ago and it closed last week.
大约一年前，这商店的生意逐渐走下坡路，上周终于关门大吉了B&O_Ahx+=b。

3. be as good as it gets 已经是最好的情况了
I think you should buy it. The price is as good as it gets.
我觉得你应该下手，这个价格已经不可能再低了+zpE_^+)E=_,~。

4. chug along 稳步前行
The economy is chugging along nicely, there are plenty of jobs, businesses are growing, and prices aren't out of control.
经济正在稳步增长，有充足的就业机会，企业在增长，物价也没有失控yy8pXzqR;M7#。