[; ] () the total amount of money that exists in the economy of a country at a particular time 货币供应（量）◆The government has taken measures to control the money supply. 政府已采取措施控制货币供应量。◆An increase in money supply will not necessarily affect spending. 货币供应量的增加未必会影响消费。◆The central bank cut inflation from 12.5% to 10.3% by tightening the money supply. 中央银行通过紧缩货币供应量把通货膨胀率从 12.5% 降到了 10.3%。➡M0, M1, etc. ⨁to control / increase / reduce / restrict (the) money supply 控制／增加／减少／限制货币供应量⨁a growth / an increase in (the) money supply 货币供应量的增长／增加