ˌbalance of ˈtrade ( ˈtrade ˌbalance, ˌvisible ˈbalance)
noun
[, ] () the difference in value between imports and exports of goods over a particular period国际贸易差额，贸易收支差额（一个国家在一定时期内的货物进出口差额）；贸易收支◆If we sell more than we buy, we have a favourable balance of trade.如果我们多卖少买，我们就会有贸易顺差。◆a balance-of-trade deficit(= when a country spends more on imports than it earns from exports)贸易收支逆差（一国进口超过出口）ⓘ The balance of trade is an important part of a country's balance of payments .贸易收支是一国国际收支（balance of payments）的重要组成部分。➡visible trade balance of trade / balance of payments <chn/>A country's balance of trade includes imports and exports of goods only. Its balance of payments considers all business with other countries: imports and exports of goods, and money earned from or paid for services and investments, such as tourism or shares in companies. 一国的贸易差额（balance of trade）仅包括货物的进出口。国际收支（balance of payments）则涵盖了与别国的所有交易：货物进出口以及服务和投资收支情况，如旅游业或公司股权。