deflate

• 动词，表示从某物中放出空气或气体使其变瘪，也指减小规模、重要性或削弱某人的信心。

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing air or gas from something, or reducing in size, importance, or confidence.

1. Release air or gasB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller by releasing the air or gas inside.

   放气

   • He used a pump to deflate the air mattress.
   • The balloon slowly deflated after the party.
   • You need to deflate the tire before changing it.

   同义词collapseemptyflattenlet downlet outvent

   反义词blowexpandinflatepump

2. Reduce confidence or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less confident, proud, or important.

   打击信心

   • The criticism deflated his enthusiasm for the project.
   • Her harsh words deflated his ego completely.
   • The team's loss deflated their morale.

   同义词abashchastenflattenhumblehumiliatemortifysquashtake down

   反义词boostemboldenencourageinspire

3. Reduce economic valueC1formalbusiness

   To cause a reduction in the price or value of something, especially in an economy.

   降低价值

   • The government took measures to deflate the currency.
   • Rising interest rates can deflate the housing market.
   • The economic crisis deflated stock prices significantly.

   同义词contractdepressdevaluelowerreduceshrink

   反义词inflatereflate