deflation
US /dɪˈfleɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈfleɪ.ʃən/
1.
deflasi
a reduction in the general level of prices in an economy
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The country is currently experiencing a period of economic deflation.
Negara itu sedang mengalami tempoh deflasi ekonomi.
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Central banks often try to prevent severe deflation.
Bank pusat sering cuba mencegah deflasi teruk.
2.
pengempisan, penurunan
the action or process of deflating or being deflated
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The rapid deflation of the balloon caused a loud pop.
Pengempisan belon yang pantas menyebabkan bunyi letupan yang kuat.
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The engineer checked the tire pressure for any signs of deflation.
Jurutera memeriksa tekanan tayar untuk sebarang tanda pengempisan.