nominal

• 形容某事物小到或微不足道到几乎不值得考虑，或仅在名义上存在而非实际存在。

Describes something that is so small or insignificant that it is hardly worth considering, or something that exists in name only.

1. In name onlyB2formal

   Existing in name or title only, not in reality or substance.

   名义上的

   • He is the nominal head of the company, but his deputy makes all decisions.
   • The king holds nominal power, while the parliament governs.
   • She was the nominal leader of the project, though others did the work.

   同义词formalostensibleso-calledsupposedtitulartoken

   反义词actualrealsubstantivetrue

2. Very small amountB2formal

   (Of a price or fee) very small; negligible.

   象征性的

   • The service is provided for a nominal fee of one dollar.
   • They charged only a nominal rent for the apartment.
   • Membership costs a nominal amount per year.

   同义词mereminimalnegligiblesymbolictinytokentrifling

   反义词excessiveexorbitantextortionateinflatedoutrageoussteep

3. EconomicsC1formalbusiness

   Not adjusted for inflation; expressed in current prices.

   名义的

   • Nominal GDP increased by 5% last year.
   • The nominal interest rate is 8%, but the real rate is lower.
   • We need to compare nominal and real wages.

   同义词currentmoneyunadjusted

   反义词real