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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

nominal

英  [ˈnɒmɪnəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 名义上的

    You use nominal to indicate that someone or something is supposed to have a particular identity or status, but in reality does not have it.

    双语例句

    例：

    As he was still not allowed to run a company, his wife became its nominal head.

    由于他仍未获准管理公司，他的妻子就成了公司名义上的老板。

    2. （价格或金额）象征性的

    A nominal price or sum of money is very small in comparison with the real cost or value of the thing that is being bought or sold.

    双语例句

    例：

    I am prepared to sell my shares at a nominal price.

    我准备以低价卖掉我的股票。

    3. 票面上的

    In economics, the nominal value, rate, or level of something is the one expressed in terms of current prices or figures, without taking into account general changes in prices that take place over time.

    双语例句

    例：

    Inflation would be lower and so nominal rates would be more attractive in real terms.

    通货膨胀将要降低，因此名义汇率换算成实际汇率会更有吸引力。

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