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单词 deflate
释义 deflate /dɪˈfleɪt/
🄰 vt.
1.(cause to collapse)+ tyre, dinghy为…放气

We deflate the tyres to make it easier to cross the desert.我们将轮胎放掉一些气, 使穿越沙漠容易一些。

He deflated the dinghy and folded it up.他把橡皮艇的气体排空, 然后把它叠好。

2.(take away pride)+ hopes, reputation, person挫…的锐气;使泄气;打击

Britain's hopes of a medal were deflated earlier.英国的夺牌希望在早些时候受到了打击。

a mischievous desire to deflate his reputation败坏他名声的恶念

He was self-centred but I knew how to deflate him.他这人只顾自己, 但我知道怎么对付他。

3.【经】(cause deflation)+ economy紧缩

The government is now deflating the economy.政府正在采取措施抑制经济过热。

🄱 vi.
放气;瘪掉

The life-jacket will deflate automatically.救生衣会自动放气。

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