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hyperinflation

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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hy·per·in·fla·tion /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]  PEa very fast rise in prices that seriously damages a country’s economy 极度通货膨胀,超通货膨胀,恶性通货膨胀
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hyperinflationNow that we have an idea how hyperinflation gets started we can look at the causes of run-of-the-mill inflation.If taken to extremes, such policies carried within them the potential to precipitate a catastrophic decline into hyperinflation.Examination of the chest was unremarkable with no evidence of hyperinflation and clear auscultation.The threat of hyperinflation is now all too real.The early years of hyperinflation after price controls were eased in 1992 led to backlogs in debts among businesses and the state.The aim was to prevent hyperinflation.Diehard optimists, like Mr Pynzenyk, say that hyperinflation and economic collapse will eventually force the country to its senses.When hyperinflation strikes, everyone has paper money, but paper money is useless.
From Longman Business Dictionaryhyperinflationˈhyperinˌflation (also hyper-inflation)ECONOMICS a rapid rise in prices that seriously damages a country’s economySYN GALLOPING INFLATIONThe aim of the strict budget was to prevent hyperinflation. inflation
hy·per·in·fla·tion nounChineseSyllable
seriously damages rise that Business prices a Corpus very in fast


hyperinflation
hyperinflation /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]
a very fast rise in prices that seriously damages a country’s economy


hyper·in·fla·tionBrE /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a situation in which prices rise very fast, causing damage to a country's economy 恶性通货膨胀;超通货膨胀;过度通货膨胀