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base rate

/ˈbeɪs reɪt/

翻译: 中央银行或金融机构设定的基准利率,用作经济中其他贷款和借款利率的参考基准。

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/ˈbeɪs reɪt/C1formalbusiness
  • zh中央银行或金融机构设定的基准利率,用作经济中其他贷款和借款利率的参考基准。

The interest rate set by a central bank or financial institution that serves as a benchmark for other lending and borrowing rates in the economy.

  1. Central bank interest rateB2formal

    The interest rate set by a central bank, which influences the cost of borrowing and the return on savings in an economy.

    zh基准利率

    • The Bank of England raised the base rate to control inflation.
    • Changes in the base rate affect mortgage payments for homeowners.
    • Economists predict the base rate will remain unchanged this quarter.
  2. Benchmark for lendingB2formal

    The minimum interest rate used by commercial banks to calculate the interest they charge on loans.

    zh基准利率

    • The bank offers loans at 2% above the base rate.
    • A lower base rate makes borrowing cheaper for businesses.
    • The base rate is a key indicator of the country's monetary policy.