the Great Depression 经济大萧条(1929-1939)
average: lacking special distinction,rank or status 普通的
bureau: an administrative unit of government 局,办事处
federal reserve: 美国联邦储备系统
budget: make a budger 做预算
enforce: ensure observence of laws and rules 实施,执行,强制
asset: 资产
conceive: 设想,怀孕
foot the bills: foot(v) pay for sth 付账