deficit
/ˈdefɪsɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6838 in the learning path
赤字；亏空
Definitions
n. the amount by which spending exceeds income
赤字；亏空
n. a shortage of something needed
不足；缺额
Example
Our club faces a deficit after buying new equipment.
购买新设备后，我们俱乐部出现了资金缺口。
Governments may reduce a budget deficit by raising taxes, but this can slow economic growth.
政府可以通过增税减少预算赤字，但这可能减缓经济增长。
Collocations
- budget deficit
- trade deficit
- reduce the deficit
Synonyms
- shortfall
Antonyms
- surplus
Usage tip
赤字用deficit；债务用debt，二者不同。
FAQ
- What does deficit mean?
- the amount by which spending exceeds income a shortage of something needed
- How is deficit pronounced?
- UK /ˈdefɪsɪt/, US /ˈdefɪsɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
