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
Economic uncertainties often deflate consumer confidence.
经济不确定性常常削弱消费者信心。
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
When the soccer ball got punctured, it began to deflate slowly, losing its shape on the field.
当足球被刺破时，它开始慢慢漏气，在球场上失去了形状。
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。
The government 's austerity measures aimed to deflate public spending, reduce budget deficits, and stabilize the economy.
政府的紧缩措施旨在减少公共开支，减少预算赤字，稳定经济。
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
The harsh criticism from her supervisor deflated her enthusiasm for the project.
她主管的严厉批评削弱了她对项目的热情。
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
John had to deflate the basketball slightly because it was too bouncy for indoor play.
约翰不得不稍微放气篮球，因为它在室内玩时弹跳得太厉害。
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
