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economy

/ɪˈkɒnəmi/
English Definition
n. system of money and production
中文释义
经济
Example Sentence

The economy of a small island nation may rely heavily on fishing, tourism, and remittances from citizens working abroad.

一个小岛国的经济可能严重依赖渔业、旅游业以及海外公民的汇款。

Synonyms
financial system market productive system
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
eco(home)+nomy(management)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “economy”?

  1. A System of money and production
  2. B Something that blocks way
  3. C People who live in a particular place
  4. D The ability to do something
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A — System of money and production. “economy” means system of money and production.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “system of money and production”?

  1. A capability
  2. B obstacle
  3. C resident
  4. D economy
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D — economy. “economy” means system of money and production.

Common questions about “economy”

What does “economy” mean?

economy — system of money and production. In Chinese: 经济.

How do you pronounce “economy”?

economy is pronounced /ɪˈkɒnəmi/.

How is “economy” used in a sentence?

The economy of a small island nation may rely heavily on fishing, tourism, and remittances from citizens working abroad. (一个小岛国的经济可能严重依赖渔业、旅游业以及海外公民的汇款。)

What are synonyms for “economy”?

financial system, market, productive system — all close in meaning to economy (system of money and production).

Is “economy” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. economy is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “economy”?

eco(home)+nomy(management)

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