trickle-down adjective
Learner's definition of TRICKLE-DOWN
always used before a noun
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used to describe an economic theory which says that financial benefits and advantages given to wealthy people, corporations, etc., will improve the economy and eventually help the poorer people in a society向下渗透的,涓滴的(用于描述一种经济理论,认为把财政支持给予富人、企业等,将促进经济发展并最终惠及穷人) — see also trickle down at 1trickle