音标:[dɪˈfleɪtɪŋ] ;
v. (使)漏气( deflate的现在分词 ); (使)…瘪下去; 紧缩(通货); 降低(价格)
v collapse by releasing contained air or gas
v release contained air or gas from
v reduce or lessen the size or importance of
v produce deflation in
v reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
v become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
词型变化:名词复数形式 : deflatings
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deflate的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. They deflated the tires slightly to allow the truck to drive under the overpass.他们稍微放掉车胎的气以让卡车在跨线桥下行驶。
  2. One sharp remark is enough to deflate her.一句尖锐的话足以使她泄气。
  3. I felt quite deflated by your nasty remark.你那些难听的话使我觉得无地自容。
  4. The Government decided to deflate.政府决定紧缩通货。

词汇搭配

  • deflate the economy紧缩经济

经典引文

  • The train the cyclist takes when his tyre's deflated.

    出自:H. James
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