deflate/dɪˈfleɪt/动词削弱；使受挫They were totally deflated by losing the game.他们输掉比赛后彻底丧失了信心。使货币紧缩，使通货紧缩（使）变瘪；给…放气to deflate a balloon/tyre给气球／轮胎放气想跟读，去练习
