释义 |
re·flate I. \rə̇ˈflāt, rēˈf-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: back-formation from reflation intransitive verb : to expand again the quantity of currency and credit after a period of deflation transitive verb : to expand again the amount of (currency and credit) II. transitive verb : to induce reflation in (as an economy or consumer demand) after an economic recession or a period of deflation |