indebtedness
/ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6649 in the learning path
负债；债务
Definitions
n. The state of owing money, or the amount owed.
负债；债务
n. A feeling of gratitude for help received.
感激；受恩
Example
Their growing indebtedness forced them to sell the car.
不断增加的债务迫使他们卖掉了汽车。
High household indebtedness can reduce consumer spending and make an economy more vulnerable to financial shocks.
家庭高负债会减少消费支出，使经济更容易受到金融冲击。
Collocations
- household indebtedness
- a sense of indebtedness
- indebtedness to someone
Word family
- indebted (adj.)
- debt (n.)
- debtor (n.)
Usage tip
既可指负债，也可指感恩；b不发音。
FAQ
- What does indebtedness mean?
- The state of owing money, or the amount owed. A feeling of gratitude for help received.
- How is indebtedness pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/, US /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
