释义
v. 下降；衰退
To become smaller, weaker, or less successful.
n. 下降；衰退
A reduction in amount, strength, quality, or importance.
v. 谢绝；婉拒
To politely refuse an offer, invitation, or request.
例句
I thanked her for dinner but declined the invitation.
我感谢她邀我吃饭，但婉拒了邀请。
As public transport improves, private car use may decline, reducing congestion and air pollution in urban areas.
随着公共交通改善，私家车使用量可能下降，从而缓解城市拥堵和空气污染。
常用搭配
- a sharp decline ｜ 急剧下降
- a decline in sales ｜ 销售额下降
- decline an invitation ｜ 谢绝邀请
- decline to comment ｜ 拒绝评论
词族
- declining (adj.)
近义
- decrease
- deteriorate
- refuse
反义
- increase
- accept
用法提示
下降用decline in；婉拒做某事用decline to do。
常见问题
- decline 是什么意思？
- v. 下降；衰退；n. 下降；衰退；v. 谢绝；婉拒
- decline 怎么发音？
- 英音 /dɪˈklaɪn/，美音 /dɪˈklaɪn/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
