protectionism
/prəˈtekʃənɪzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6143 in the learning path
贸易保护主义
Definitions
n. Government policies restricting imports to protect domestic businesses from foreign competition.
贸易保护主义
Example
We discussed protectionism after imported shoes became more expensive.
进口鞋涨价后，我们讨论了贸易保护主义。
Although protectionism may support domestic industries temporarily, it can raise consumer prices and provoke disputes with trading partners.
虽然贸易保护主义可能暂时扶持国内产业，但它也会推高消费价格，引发与贸易伙伴的争端。
Collocations
- trade protectionism
- rising protectionism
- resort to protectionism
Word family
- protectionist (adj.)
- protection (n.)
- protect (v.)
Antonyms
- free trade
Usage tip
不可数名词，特指贸易政策，不是一般的保护。
FAQ
- What does protectionism mean?
- Government policies restricting imports to protect domestic businesses from foreign competition.
- How is protectionism pronounced?
- UK /prəˈtekʃənɪzəm/, US /prəˈtekʃənɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
