单词 | deficit |
释义 | deficit deficit /ˈdef.ɪ.sɪt/ noun [C] ► C1 the total amount by which money spent is more than money received: » The country is running a balance-of-payments/budget/trade deficit of $250 million.» The UK's deficit in manufactured goods fell slightly in the last three months.Thesaurus+: ↑Profits and losses • • • Extra Examples:» There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.» By late in the first half United were staring at a seven-goal deficit and almost certain defeat.» The UK trade deficit widened/narrowed last month.» The government claimed they were doing a good job of reducing the country's trade deficit and balancing the budget.» The deficit has been rising in recent years because of a drop in earnings from oil, the country's main export. |
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