to deflate
01
価値を減らす, 減らす
to reduce the value or amount of something
Transitive: to deflate value or amount of something
例
Economic uncertainties often deflate consumer confidence.
経済的不確実性はしばしば消費者の信頼を減らします。
02
空気が抜ける, しぼむ
to lose air or gas
Intransitive
例
When the soccer ball got punctured, it began to deflate slowly, losing its shape on the field.
サッカーボールがパンクしたとき、それはゆっくりとしぼみ始め、フィールドでその形を失いました。
03
デフレを起こす, 減らす
to decrease the general level of prices of goods and services, often accompanied by a decline in economic activity
Transitive: to deflate the economy or economic values
例
Falling commodity prices deflated export revenues, putting pressure on the trade balance and currency exchange rates.
商品価格の下落は輸出収益を減らし、貿易収支と為替レートに圧力をかけました。
04
しぼませる, 減らす
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
Transitive: to deflate an attitude or feeling
例
The harsh criticism from her supervisor deflated her enthusiasm for the project.
上司からの厳しい批判が、彼女のプロジェクトへの熱意を減退させた。
05
空気を抜く, しぼませる
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Transitive: to deflate a container
例
John had to deflate the basketball slightly because it was too bouncy for indoor play.
ジョンは室内でプレイするにはバスケットボールが跳ねすぎていたので、少し空気を抜く必要がありました。
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