microfinance
US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌfaɪ.næns/
UK /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌfaɪ.næns/
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小额信贷, 微型金融
a type of financial service that provides small loans, savings, and other financial products to low-income individuals or groups who typically lack access to traditional banking services
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Microfinance has helped many entrepreneurs in developing countries.
小额信贷帮助了发展中国家的许多企业家。
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The organization specializes in providing microfinance services.
该组织专门提供小额信贷服务。