
economics
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ · /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #1971 in the learning path
经济学
Definitions
n. The study of how societies produce, distribute, and use resources.
经济学
n. The financial factors affecting whether an activity is practical.
经济因素;经济可行性
Example
My sister studies economics and enjoys discussing food prices.
我姐姐学经济学,喜欢讨论食品价格。
Studying economics helps students understand how government policies influence employment, inflation, and the distribution of wealth.
学习经济学有助于学生理解政府政策如何影响就业、通货膨胀和财富分配。
Collocations
- study economics
- behavioural economics
- the economics of recycling
Word family
- economy (n.)
- economist (n.)
- economic (adj.)
- economically (adv.)
Usage tip
指学科时虽以s结尾,仍接单数谓语。
FAQ
- What does economics mean?
- The study of how societies produce, distribute, and use resources. The financial factors affecting whether an activity is practical.
- How is economics pronounced?
- UK /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/, US /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.