TopicExchange rates & FX
通货膨胀
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noun
general rise in prices that reduces money's purchasing power
Central banks often raise rates when inflation stays high.
Examples
高通货膨胀让每月杂货更贵。
High inflation made groceries more expensive each month.
因工人担心通货膨胀上升,工资谈判陷入停滞。
Wage talks stalled because workers feared rising inflation.
决策者力求长期保持低而稳定的通货膨胀。
Policymakers aim for low and stable inflation over time.
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