But while Americans average wages have also been increasing, they haven't risen enough to keep pace with inflation, the hike in prices for many things we buy.

但是，尽管美国人的平均工资也在上涨，但工资涨幅还不足以跟上通货膨胀的速度，通货膨胀是指我们购买的许多商品的价格上涨。