deflate
US /dɪˈfleɪt/
UK /dɪˈfleɪt/
動詞
1.
放氣, 使縮小
to let air or gas out of something, causing it to become smaller or softer
範例:
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The mechanic had to deflate the tire to repair it.
機械師不得不給輪胎放氣以進行修理。
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She watched the balloon slowly deflate.
她看著氣球慢慢癟下去。
2.
打擊, 使洩氣
to reduce the confidence or self-esteem of someone
範例:
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His harsh criticism really deflated her enthusiasm.
他嚴厲的批評真的打擊了她的熱情。
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The unexpected loss deflated the team's spirits.
意想不到的失敗打擊了球隊的士氣。
3.
緊縮, 使通貨緊縮
to reduce the amount of money in circulation, causing prices to fall
範例:
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The government's policy aims to deflate the economy and control inflation.
政府的政策旨在緊縮經濟並控制通貨膨脹。
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Measures were taken to deflate the currency.
採取了措施來緊縮貨幣。