9.The dollar has been destroyed by inflation.
10.Inflation has robbed me of my savings.
11.Inflation has outwitted the best economic minds in the country.
即使这个国家最好的经济界的精英也无法对付通货膨胀
Outwit指的是“(智力上)超过,胜过”,这里的意思就是说“即使这个国家最好的经济界的精英也无法对付通货膨胀。”
12.Inflation has given birth to a money-minded generation.
13.Inflation has attacked the foundation of our economy.
14.Inflation has pinned us to the wall.
面对通货膨胀,我们无能为力
15.Pin someone to something 原意指的是“使某人不能动弹,按住某人”,这里的意思就是说“面对通货膨胀,我们无能为力。”