inflation
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/ɪnˈfleɪʃn/
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/ɪnˈfleɪʃn/
A general increase in prices and decrease in money's value over time
High inflation makes everything more expensive, so people can buy less with the same amount of money.
高通货膨胀使一切变得更加昂贵,因此人们用同样多的钱能买到的东西更少。
An excessive increase in something, especially amounts paid to people
The rapid inflation of CEO salaries has become a major concern for many companies.
CEO薪资的快速膨胀已成为许多公司的主要关切问题。
The process of filling something with air or gas
The life jacket uses carbon dioxide for quick inflation in emergencies.
救生衣使用二氧化碳在紧急情况下快速充气。