deficit

意味

• n. 赤字
• n. 不足額

英語の定義

• n. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
• n. a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
• n. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing
• n. an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

語形変化

複数形

deficits

例文

1. n. 赤字

   The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit by cutting spending.

   政府は支出を削減することで財政赤字を減らそうとしています。

2. n. 不足額

   The total cost was higher than expected, leaving a deficit of 500 dollars.

   総コストが予想以上に高く、500ドルの不足額が生じました。