decrease
/dɪˈkriːs/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #1930 in the learning path
减少；降低
Definitions
v. To become smaller or make something smaller in amount.
减少；降低
n. A reduction in the size, number, or amount of something.
减少；减少量
Example
Our electricity bills decreased after we replaced the old heater.
我们换掉旧取暖器后，电费减少了。
Improved public transport could decrease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in densely populated cities.
改善公共交通可以缓解人口密集城市的交通拥堵，并减少空气污染。
Collocations
- a decrease in demand
- decrease significantly
- decrease by half
- a steady decrease
Word family
- decreasing (adj.)
Synonyms
- decline
- reduce
Antonyms
- increase
Usage tip
动词重音在后，名词/ˈdiːkriːs/重音在前。
FAQ
- What does decrease mean?
- To become smaller or make something smaller in amount. A reduction in the size, number, or amount of something.
- How is decrease pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈkriːs/, US /dɪˈkriːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
