DEFICITの意味、不足、損失、赤字

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2012.02.03

Not only is it Friday, but it's also the traditional start of spring in Japan! Sounds like a very auspicious day for a WordMaster!

Today's Lesson
DEFICIT   不足、損失、赤字

Explanation

  • 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。

DEFICIT

examples

  1. We've tried hard to balance the books this year, but we still have a deficit.
  2. Ironically, the well-known financial consulting firm is running a deficit estimated at $2.5 million.
  3. The state's budget deficit has forced it to cut its workforce by 15%.
  4. The country hasn't had a trade deficit in 15 years, ever since huge oil reserves were discovered on its northern coast.

英会話レッスンHave a fine and memorable weekend!