budget surplus
US /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈsɜːrpləs/
UK /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈsɜːrpləs/
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預算盈餘
a situation in which a government's income is greater than its spending over a specific period
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The country achieved a significant budget surplus last year due to strong economic growth.
由於經濟強勁增長，該國去年實現了顯著的預算盈餘。
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A sustained budget surplus can lead to reduced national debt.
持續的預算盈餘可以減少國債。