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deficit

/dɛfəsət/

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1 · noun

the amount by which spending exceeds income

赤字；亏空

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The city reported a budget deficit after the costly repairs.
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大规模维修后，这座城市出现了预算赤字。
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Pronunciation: /dɛfəsət/

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