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单词 borrowing
释义

borrowing

noun

bor·​row·​ing ˈbär-ə-wiŋ How to pronounce borrowing (audio)
ˈbȯr-
: something borrowed
especially : a word or phrase adopted from one language into another

Example Sentences

He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English. Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed. Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.
Recent Examples on the Web The Federal Reserve has been lifting rates to try to curtail inflation, which has driven up borrowing costs across the board. Ben Eisen, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Other Fed officials have also in recent weeks emphasized their views that the Fed has to push borrowing costs higher to bring down inflation, currently near a four-decade high. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Jackson Hole meeting that borrowing costs are headed even higher and will remain elevated for some time. Sam Kim, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 The risks of recession also are rising as the Federal Reserve aggressively raises interest rates to fight inflation by increasing borrowing costs, curbing spending and slowing the economy. Erica Grieder, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Sep. 2022 Higher borrowing costs have taken a toll on the U.S. economy, which contracted in the first half of the year. Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Higher borrowing costs have taken a toll on the US economy, which contracted in the first half of the year. Matt Ott, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Fed officials point to a strong U.S. job market as evidence the biggest global economy can tolerate higher borrowing costs. CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 That means consumers will again face the question of where to park their savings for the best return and how to minimize their borrowing costs. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

borrowing

verb

present participle of borrow
as in adopting
to take for one's own use (something originated by another) borrowed the basic plot from a book of tales, but put her personal stamp on the story

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • adopting
  • embracing
  • copying
  • assimilating
  • cultivating
  • imitating
  • appropriating
  • using
  • utilizing
  • espousing
  • usurping
  • following
  • incorporating
  • taking on
  • taking up
  • domesticating
  • absorbing
  • quoting
  • naturalizing
  • picking up on
  • arrogating
  • raising
  • honoring
  • treasuring
  • cherishing
  • pretending
  • heeding
  • fostering
  • affecting
  • prizing
  • assuming
  • taking over
  • rearing
  • simulating
  • nurturing
  • bringing up
  • putting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • abandoning
  • relinquishing
  • forsaking
  • surrendering
  • disowning
  • rejecting
  • renouncing
  • repudiating
  • abjuring
  • spurning
  • discarding
  • abnegating
  • junking
  • jettisoning
  • throwing away
  • throwing out
  • giving up
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