economy
noun uk/iˈkɒn.ə.mi/ us/iˈkɑː.nə.mi/
(SYSTEM)
B2 [ C ]经济;经济制度
the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used
the global economy 全球经济
the German/US economy 德国／美国经济
the state of the economy 经济状况
a weak/strong economy 疲软／强劲的经济
Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the local economy. 旅游业带来数百万英镑的地方收入。
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- The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.
- Ten years of incompetent government had brought about the virtual collapse of the country's economy.
- The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.
- Any decrease in tourism could have a serious effect on the local economy.
- Further increases in imports could destabilize the economy.
(SAVING MONEY)
[ C or U ]节省;节约;节俭
the intentional saving of money or, less commonly, the saving of time, energy, words, etc.
They've had to make economies since Nathan lost his job. 自从内森失业以来，他们不得不节俭度日。
This can be done by machines with more speed and economy. 这可以用机器来完成，又快又经济。
She writes with such economy - I've never known a writer say so much in so few words. 她惜墨如金——我从没见过哪位作家能如此言简意赅。