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2012.02.03
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DEFICIT 不足、損失、赤字
- A deficit is an amount of something that is less than you need.
A budget or trade deficit is the amount by which money received is less than money spent. - deficit とは、必要とする分に満たない数量、不足のことです。
予算や貿易についての deficit は、収入額が支出額を下回る分の金額のことです。
- We've tried hard to balance the books this year, but we still have a deficit.
- Ironically, the well-known financial consulting firm is running a deficit estimated at $2.5 million.
- The state's budget deficit has forced it to cut its workforce by 15%.
- The country hasn't had a trade deficit in 15 years, ever since huge oil reserves were discovered on its northern coast.
Have a fine and memorable weekend!