deflate
US /dɪˈfleɪt/
UK /dɪˈfleɪt/
动词
1.
放气, 使缩小
to let air or gas out of something, causing it to become smaller or softer
示例:
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The mechanic had to deflate the tire to repair it.
机械师不得不给轮胎放气以进行修理。
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She watched the balloon slowly deflate.
她看着气球慢慢瘪下去。
2.
打击, 使泄气
to reduce the confidence or self-esteem of someone
示例:
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His harsh criticism really deflated her enthusiasm.
他严厉的批评真的打击了她的热情。
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The unexpected loss deflated the team's spirits.
意想不到的失败打击了球队的士气。
3.
紧缩, 使通货紧缩
to reduce the amount of money in circulation, causing prices to fall
示例:
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The government's policy aims to deflate the economy and control inflation.
政府的政策旨在紧缩经济并控制通货膨胀。
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Measures were taken to deflate the currency.
采取了措施来紧缩货币。