to deflate
01
贬值, 减少
to reduce the value or amount of something
Transitive: to deflate value or amount of something
例子
Experts predict that changes in regulations will deflate the demand for certain products.
专家预测，法规的变化将减少对某些产品的需求。
02
放气, 泄气
to lose air or gas
Intransitive
例子
As the tire deflated, the cyclist had to stop and fix the puncture before continuing the ride.
当轮胎漏气时，骑自行车的人不得不停下来，在继续骑行之前修补 puncture。
03
通货紧缩, 减少
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
例子
The central bank implemented measures to deflate the economy and curb inflation.
中央银行实施了通货紧缩经济的措施以遏制通货膨胀。
04
泄气, 减少
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
Transitive: to deflate an attitude or feeling
例子
His failure to secure the promotion deflated his aspirations for advancement within the company.
他未能获得晋升削弱了他在公司内晋升的愿望。
05
放气, 泄气
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Transitive: to deflate a container
例子
She carefully deflated the air mattress after the camping trip, folding it up neatly for storage.
露营旅行后，她小心地放气了充气床垫，整齐地折叠起来存放。
词汇树
deflated
deflation
deflator
deflate
defl
