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.
高通貨膨脹使一切變得更加昂貴,因此人們用同樣多的錢能買到的東西更少。
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薪資的快速膨脹已成為許多公司的主要關切問題。
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緊急情況下快速充氣。