reduction
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4816 in the learning path
减少；降低；缩小
Definitions
n. a decrease in the amount, size, or level of something
减少；降低；缩小
Example
The shop offered a generous reduction on winter coats.
这家店的冬季大衣大幅降价了。
A substantial reduction in food waste could lower household costs and reduce pressure on landfill sites.
大幅减少食物浪费可以降低家庭开支，并减轻垃圾填埋场的压力。
Collocations
- a reduction in costs
- a significant reduction
- emission reductions
- price reduction
Word family
- reduce (v.)
- reduced (adj.)
- reducible (adj.)
Synonyms
- decrease
- decline
- cut
Antonyms
- increase
- rise
Usage tip
reduction in接减少的项目，of可接减少的幅度。
FAQ
- What does reduction mean?
- a decrease in the amount, size, or level of something
- How is reduction pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈdʌkʃən/, US /rɪˈdʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
