“衰退期的”可以翻译为“in the decline stage (of)” 或者 “declining (phase/period)” 。
“in the decline stage (of)” 更强调处于衰退这一特定阶段,例如:This industry is in the decline stage.(这个行业正处于衰退期 。)
“declining (phase/period)” 侧重于描述处于衰退的状态或时期,比如:The company is facing tough times in the declining phase.(公司在衰退期面临着艰难时期 。)