| 单词 | economy |
| 释义 | economy —economy /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/ aep /-ˈkɑː.nə-/ noun [C or U] (SAVING MONEY) ► F0 the intentional saving of money or, less commonly, the saving of time, energy, words, etc.: » They've had to make economies since Ian lost his job.» This can be done by machines with more speed and economy.» She writes with such economy - I've never known a writer say so much in so few words.Thesaurus+: ↑Budgeting and saving moneyWord partners for economy (SYSTEM)• a ♯booming/♯strong/♯stable/♯weak economy• the ♯global/♯local/♯national economy• ♯control/♯improve/♯revive/♯run/♯strengthen/♯wreck the economy• the economy ♯grows/♯improves/♯slows/♯recovers• the ♯state of the economyWord partners for economy (SAVING MONEY)• ♯achieve/♯make economies• a ♯false economy• an economy ♯driveWord Builder:–Nouns: economics, economist, economy–Adjectives: economic, economical–Verbs: economize–Adverbs: economicallyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. false economy» Choosing a cheap printer might be a false economy if the ink is expensive to replace.–Verbs-lu. make economies» She was forced to make economies when she lost her job and decided to sell the house.–Types-lu. fuel economy» The car has great fuel economy and is very popular with drivers on a tight budget.noun [C] (SYSTEM) ► B2 the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used: » the global economy» the German/US economy» the state of the economy» a weak/strong economy» Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the country's economy.Thesaurus+: ↑Economics and the state of the economyWord partners for economy (SYSTEM)• a ♯booming/♯strong/♯stable/♯weak economy• the ♯global/♯local/♯national economy• ♯control/♯improve/♯revive/♯run/♯strengthen/♯wreck the economy• the economy ♯grows/♯improves/♯slows/♯recovers• the ♯state of the economyWord partners for economy (SAVING MONEY)• ♯achieve/♯make economies• a ♯false economy• an economy ♯driveWord Builder:–Nouns: economics, economist, economy–Adjectives: economic, economical–Verbs: economize–Adverbs: economicallyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a battered/moribund/shaky/slow/sluggish/stagnant/weak economy» The Prime Minister predicts the tax cuts will help restore confidence in the country's battered economy.-lu. an ailing/failing/faltering/flagging/slowing/sputtering/teetering economy» The new government declared it would tackle the country's ailing economy by fighting poverty and corruption.-lu. a booming/buoyant/growing/strong/healthy/robust economy» Analysts say the growth in spending is due to the healthy economy and increased consumer confidence.–Verbs-lu. bolster/boost/help/jump-start/revive/stabilize/stimulate an economy» Tourism has boosted the economies of all coastal towns in the region.-lu. cripple/damage/depress/slow an economy» Years of war had severely crippled the economy.-lu. an economy collapses/falters/slows down» When the economy collapsed in 1991, many people lost their jobs.-lu. an economy expands/grows/improves/recovers» As the economy recovers we can expect to see a drop in unemployment.–Types-lu. a capitalist/free-market/market/mixed economy» The documentary covers the country's move from communism to a free-market economy.-lu. the domestic/global/local/national /world economy» Reports suggest that after three years of solid growth, the global economy is slowing rapidly.• • • Extra Examples:» The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.» Ten years of incompetent government had brought about the virtual collapse of the country's economy.» The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.» Any decrease in tourism could have a serious effect on the local economy.» Further increases in imports could destabilize the economy. |
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