Austerity
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What Does Austerity Mean?
- 紧缩
- 严厉
- 节俭
Austerity Pronunciation
/ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti/
Austerity Definition
noun
Definition
A policy or set of policies aimed at reducing government deficits through spending cuts and increased taxes.
In ZH
旨在通过削减政府赤字支出和提高税收的一套政策或政策。这通常发生在经济危机或不景气时期。
How to Use Austerity in a Sentence
- The government implemented austerity measures to tackle the rising national debt.
- Many citizens protested against the austerity policies introduced by the administration.
- Austerity can lead to a decline in public services and social welfare programs.
- The economic recovery was slow due to ongoing austerity measures.
- In times of austerity, families often struggle to make ends meet.
Cultural Notes
Austerity measures are often controversial as they can lead to public backlash, especially when they affect essential services.