deficit /ˈdefisit/ n. ［c］赤字，逆差：cover/meet/supply the deficit 弥补亏空； financial deficit 财政赤字［考句］ An energy tax would curb ordinary air pollution, limit oil imports and cut the budget deficit 能源税能够抑制一般的空气污染，限制石油进口，减少预算赤字。