单词	deflation
释义	deflation noun de·​fla·​tion di-ˈflā-shən  ˌdē- 1 : an act or instance of deflating : the state of being deflated 2 : a contraction in the volume of available money or credit that results in a general decline in prices 3 : the erosion of soil by the wind deflationary di-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē  ˌdē- adjective Example Sentences Economists worry that deflation will bring the country into recession. Recent Examples on the Web Defiance in the face of deflation can fuel such things. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Following an economic boom after World War II, Japan has been stuck in stagnation and deflation since the 1990s. CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 But last month, Wingstop president and CEO Michael Skipworth said the company would start to see deflation in prices for bone-in chicken wings. Rob Wile, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022 The lack of circulation is self-reinforcing: reducing the circulating supply accelerates deflation. Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 2 Aug. 2022 Despite gasoline prices falling by 7.7%, this deflation was offset by inflation in food and shelter, resulting in no change in the overall CPI of urban consumers through July. Hank Sanders, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 But before that, some only saw the delusion, not the deflation. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2022 Dollars are more susceptible to damage from inflation and deflation, and this damage can also be very severe. The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 June 2022 When inflation goes to zero, or turns negative—or deflation—that is generally the sign of a very unhealthy economy. Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 31 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1 deflation noun as in downturn Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance downturn shrinkage slump reduction decrease sag deterioration diminution downtrend falloff abatement degradation diminishment lowering downslide decline loss degeneration decrement dip disintegration eclipse downfall devolution degeneracy drop ebb decadence debasement downgrade decay slip dark age drop-off de-escalation declination declension spoiling breakup fall depreciation nadir decomposition sunset dégringolade destruction rotting descent dissolution crumbling abasement ruination lessening decimation demolition havoc ruin desolation demolishment Antonyms & Near Antonyms growth development evolution advancement flowering restoration renewal revitalization increase enhancement increment rise flourishing blossoming gain addition accrual accretion ascent augmentation raise boost upswing heightening supplement addendum See More
随便看	serenading serenata serenatas serenates serendib serendibite serendipities serendipitist serendipitous serendipitously serendipity serene serened serenely sereneness serenenesses serener serenes sereness serenesses serenest Serengeti Plain serening serenities simple curve

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