inflation
翻译
通货膨胀, 膨胀
例句
The government is trying to control inflation.
政府正试图控制通货膨胀。
The inflation of the balloon was quick.
气球很快就充满了气。
语法模式
((uncountable noun)) 通货膨胀 Inflation is a major economic concern.
近义词
同义词: price increase, expansion; 反义词: deflation
词源
源自拉丁语“inflatio”(吹气,膨胀),由“in-”(进入)和“flare”(吹)组成。
记忆技巧
想象给气球“充气”(inflate)——价格就像气球一样越变越大。