budget surplus
US /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈsɜːrpləs/
UK /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈsɜːrpləs/
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预算盈余
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.
由于经济强劲增长，该国去年实现了显著的预算盈余。
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A sustained budget surplus can lead to reduced national debt.
持续的预算盈余可以减少国债。