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outflow

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Số nhiều: outflowsQuá khứ: outflowedPhân từ 2: outflowedV-ing: outflowing

The word evokes a sense of movement from a centered source toward an exterior space. It is characterized by a continuous, often unidirectional stream rather than a sudden burst or leak. In financial contexts, it carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, as it typically refers to the loss or expenditure of resources (capital outflow) rather than gain. It suggests a systemic movement of funds across borders or out of an organization. When used physically, it is more technical and descriptive than "leak" or "spill." While a leak implies failure or accident, an outflow can be a natural process or a designed function of a system.

Uncountable when describing the general process of movement ('The outflow of air from the vent'), but countable when referring to specific, separate streams or distinct financial trends ('There were several significant outflows of capital last quarter').

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Danh từ

A steady flow of something, such as liquid, air, or money, out of a place or container.

"The company is struggling to manage the massive outflow of capital to overseas markets."

Nội động từ

To flow out from a source.

"Water began to outflow from the cracked dam during the spring thaw."

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discharge emission drainage

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