inflation

/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən/

a general and progressive increase in prices

中文释义：通货膨胀；物价上涨

High inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers, making goods more expensive.

高通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力，使商品更加昂贵。

Central banks often raise interest rates to control inflation and stabilize the economy.

中央银行通常提高利率以控制通货膨胀并稳定经济。