
好词典

由前缀 'non-'(表示否定)与 'economic'(经济的)组合而成,最早见于20世纪初。
❶ 指与经济活动或经济利益无关的,通常用于描述那些不属于经济范畴或不受经济因素影响的事物或方面。
“The decision was based on noneconomic factors such as environmental concerns.”
(这一决定是基于环境问题等非经济因素做出的。)
“Noneconomic issues like cultural heritage often influence policy making.”
(像文化遗产这样的非经济问题常常影响政策制定。)
noneconomic damages — 法律术语,指与经济损失无关的赔偿,如精神痛苦或名誉损害等。
“The court awarded her noneconomic damages for emotional distress.”
(法院判给她因精神痛苦而获得的非经济赔偿。)