de·flate /dɪˈflet, ˌdi-/
(vt.)放氣,抽出空氣,使縮小(vi.)縮小
de·flate v. t. To reduce from an inflated condition; used literally and metaphorically; as, to deflate a tire; to deflate expectations.
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deflate
v 1: collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a
balloon"
2: release contained air or gas from; "deflate the air
mattress"
3: reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review
of his work deflated his self-confidence" [syn: puncture]
4: produce deflation in; "The new measures deflated the
economy" [ant: inflate]
5: reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a
decline in value or prices; "deflate the currency" [ant: inflate]
6: become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; "The balloons
deflated" [ant: inflate]