decrease

• 名词，表示数量、程度、规模或强度等变小的过程或结果。

A noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Reduction in amountB1formal

   The process of becoming smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.

   减少

   • There has been a decrease in the number of accidents this year.
   • The company reported a decrease in profits.
   • A decrease in temperature is expected tonight.

   同义词cutcutbackdeclinediminutiondownturndropfalllesseningreductionslump

   反义词growthincreaseincrementrise

2. DiminishmentB2formal

   The act of making something smaller or less.

   减少

   • The decrease in demand led to lower prices.
   • A steady decrease in population has been observed.
   • The decrease of resources is a major concern.

   同义词contractioncutdeclinediminutiondroplesseningreduction

   反义词augmentationexpansiongrowthincreaserise

• 动词，表示在大小、数量、强度或程度上变少或使变少。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Become smaller or lessB1formal

   To become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   减少

   • The population of the town decreased by 10% last year.
   • Temperatures decrease as you go higher up the mountain.
   • The company's profits decreased due to lower sales.

   同义词declinediminishdropdwindlefalllessenreduceshrinksubsidewane

   反义词expandgrowincreaserise

2. Make something smallerB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   减少

   • The government plans to decrease taxes next year.
   • You should decrease your sugar intake for better health.
   • The new policy aims to decrease pollution levels.

   同义词abatecontractcurtailcutdiminishlessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   反义词augmentenlargeexpandincrease