decreased

• 描述某事物在数量、大小或强度上变少了。

Describes something that has become smaller or less in amount, size, or intensity.

1. Reduced in amount or sizeB1formal

   Having become smaller or less in quantity, degree, or intensity.

   减少的

   • The decreased sales figures worried the management.
   • There was a decreased demand for the product after the price increase.
   • The decreased temperature made the weather more bearable.

   同义词depleteddiminishedlessenedloweredreduced

   反义词augmentedenlargedexpandedincreased

2. Lowered in value or levelB2formal

   Having been diminished or made less in value, importance, or strength.

   降低的

   • The decreased interest rates encouraged borrowing.
   • Her decreased energy levels affected her performance at work.
   • The decreased visibility due to fog caused delays at the airport.

   同义词cutdepleteddiminishedlessenedloweredminimizedreduced

   反义词augmentedelevatedincreasedraised

• 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