deflation是什么意思？

deflation

英[ˌdi:ˈfleɪʃn] 美[dɪˈfleʃən]

• n. 通货紧缩，风蚀，降阶；

形容词：deflationary;

例句

• In consequence, the deflation of Harding's reputation came at once. 结果, 哈定的声名立即下降.
• They began a process of economic deflation. 他们开始了一段经济紧缩的过程.
• There is something to both fears. But inflation is distant and containable, while deflation and pernicious. 两人的忧虑都有各自的某些理由. 不过,通膨为时尚远,也易操控; 而通缩则近在咫尺,为害尤烈.
• Deflation is beginning to take hold in the clothing industry. 通货紧缩开始全面影响服装业。

反义词

• n.
  deflation的反义词之：抽出空气;通货紧缩
  inflation,

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-UNCOUNT
  通货紧缩
  Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
  例句
  Deflation is beginning to take hold in the clothing industry. 通货紧缩开始全面影响服装业。

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind;
  "a constant deflation of the desert landscape"
  2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
  3. the act of letting the air out of something

行业词典

• 体育： 放气；
  地理学： 吹蚀；
  法律： 通货紧缩；