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    economy

    US /ɪˈkɑnəmi/

    ・

    UK /ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/

    A1TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounUsing money, resources in a careful, effective way
    It's good economy to save more than you spend
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounTotal of all goods, services and wages in an area
    The economy is not as good as it was in the 1980's
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe system of how money is made and used within a particular country or region.
    The government is trying to improve the national economy.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to a cheaper or more basic version of a product or service.
    We flew in economy class to save money.
    adj.AdjectiveAvoiding waste; thrifty.
    She is very economy-minded when it comes to shopping.
    adj.AdjectiveRelatively low in price or cost.
    We flew economy class to save money.
    adj.AdjectiveRelatively inexpensive or efficient; designed to save money.
    I usually fly economy class to save money.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • BUILD AN ECONOMY THAT

      BUILD AN ECONOMY THAT

    • THE ECONOMY FAIRER.

      THE ECONOMY FAIRER.

    B1

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • As you can see here: economy class which is where I'll be sitting, has a seat pitch between 28 and 30 inches.

      As you can see here: economy class which is where I'll be sitting, has a seat pitch between 28 and 30 inches.

    • These 2005 737 layout documents show that economy seats got anywhere from 30 to 34 inches in seat pitch.

      These 2005 737 layout documents show that economy seats got anywhere from 30 to 34 inches in seat pitch.

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • This chart tracks job openings and labor turnover in the US economy, JOLTs for short.

      This chart tracks job openings and labor turnover in the US economy, JOLTs for short.

    • labor turnover in the US economy. JOLTs for short.

      labor turnover in the US economy. JOLTs for short.

    B1

    The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans

    04:05The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
    • because you might save money on the cutting side, but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

      because you might save money on the cutting side, but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

    B1

    Venice's famous canals are drying up

    04:17Venice's famous canals are drying up
    • And⏤I'm looking at these images, and I have to think that there is going to be a major impact on Venice's economy,

      And⏤I'm looking at these images, and I have to think that there is going to be a major impact on Venice's economy,

    • But very serious for the locals and the economy there.

      But very serious for the locals and the economy there.

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • and that eventually slows the economy down.

      and that eventually slows the economy down.

    • Let's put you out of work so that demand slows, so that price growth slows." The Fed raises interest rates to slow down spending across the economy, partly by signaling to markets that they're taking the problem seriously, which creates an expectation that inflation will fall.

      Let's put you out of work so that demand slows, so that price growth slows." The Fed raises interest rates to slow down spending across the economy, partly by signaling to markets that they're taking the problem seriously, which creates an expectation that inflation will fall.

    B1

    Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore

    02:24Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore
    • Because we know the economy has been under a lot of pressure.

      Because we know the economy has been under a lot of pressure.

    B1

    Brazil floods: BBC News Review

    07:25Brazil floods: BBC News Review
    • the pandemic wreaked havoc on the the economy. It did.

      the pandemic wreaked havoc on the the economy. It did.

    B2

    How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

    12:13How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
    • When COVID-19 began, the economy initially struggled, but the tech industry thrived.

      When COVID-19 began, the economy initially struggled, but the tech industry thrived.

    • The US economy added 303,000 jobs in March well above the Dow Jones estimate for a rise of 200,000 with the unemployment rate edging lower to 3.8%.

      The US economy added 303,000 jobs in March well above the Dow Jones estimate for a rise of 200,000 with the unemployment rate edging lower to 3.8%.

    B1

    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • India's new food economy has created a public health conundrum, with the packaged food and beverages industry increasingly affecting the diets of 1.4 billion Indians.

      India's new food economy has created a public health conundrum, with the packaged food and beverages industry increasingly affecting the diets of 1.4 billion Indians.

    • India's new food economy has created a public health conundrum,

      India's new food economy has created a public health conundrum,

    B2