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to deflate
01
축소하다, 감소시키다
to reduce the value or amount of something
Transitive: to deflate value or amount of something
Example
Economic uncertainties often deflate consumer confidence.
Experts predict that changes in regulations will deflate the demand for certain products.
02
공기가 빠지다, 바람이 빠지다
to lose air or gas
Intransitive
Example
When the soccer ball got punctured, it began to deflate slowly, losing its shape on the field.
축구공에 구멍이 뚫렸을 때, 그것은 서서히 공기가 빠지기 시작하면서 필드에서 형태를 잃어갔다.
As the tire deflated, the cyclist had to stop and fix the puncture before continuing the ride.
타이어가 바람이 빠지자, 자전거 타는 사람은 계속 타기 전에 펑크를 고치기 위해 멈춰야 했다.
03
기축하다, 축소하다
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
Example
The central bank implemented measures to deflate the economy and curb inflation.
The government 's austerity measures aimed to deflate public spending, reduce budget deficits, and stabilize the economy.
04
기대를 꺾다, 의욕을 떨어뜨리다
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
Transitive: to deflate an attitude or feeling
Example
The harsh criticism from her supervisor deflated her enthusiasm for the project.
His failure to secure the promotion deflated his aspirations for advancement within the company.
05
공기를 빼다, 압력을 낮추다
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Transitive: to deflate a container
Example
John had to deflate the basketball slightly because it was too bouncy for indoor play.
She carefully deflated the air mattress after the camping trip, folding it up neatly for storage.
word family
defl
Verb
deflate
Verb
deflated
Adjective
deflated
Adjective
deflation
Noun
deflation
Noun
deflator
Noun
deflator
Noun
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