공기나 가스를 채워 부풀리거나 팽창하게 하다.
To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes distended or expanded.
예문:
"The mechanic used a compressor to inflate the flat tire in seconds."
"Balloons will inflate quickly if you use a helium tank instead of blowing by mouth."
물가나 통화량 등을 부당하게 또는 과도하게 올리다.
To increase the price of something or the amount of money in circulation by an excessive amount.
예문:
"The government's decision to lower interest rates could further inflate the housing market."
"Supply chain disruptions continue to inflate the prices of essential consumer goods."
사실보다 더 크게 보이도록 말이나 수치를 과장하다.
To make something appear more important, larger, or better than it actually is.
예문:
"He tended to inflate the number of people who attended his charity event."
"The report was criticized for using biased data to inflate the project's success rate."
자만심이나 자부심 등으로 사람을 우쭐하게 만들다.
To cause someone to become proud, arrogant, or full of self-importance.
예문:
"The sudden fame and constant media attention began to inflate his ego."
"She was careful not to let the excessive compliments inflate her pride too much."