deflationKK [dɪˋfleʃən] /dɪˈfleɪʃən/名詞1通貨緊縮經濟The central bank cut rates to fight deflation and boost spending.央行降息以對抗通貨緊縮並刺激消費。2洩氣、放氣Slow deflation of the tire made the car pull to one side.輪胎慢慢洩氣,使得車子偏向一邊。3消沉、氣餒比喻After the rejection, he felt a sudden deflation of confidence.被拒絕之後,他的信心突然消沉下來。