decreasing

• 描述某事物在大小、数量或强度上正在变小、减少或降低。

Describes something that is becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, or intensity.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB1formal

   Describes something that is gradually reducing in size, amount, or intensity.

   递减的

   • The decreasing temperature signaled the start of winter.
   • They are concerned about the decreasing number of bees.
   • The company reported decreasing profits this quarter.

   同义词diminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningshrinkingsubsidingtaperingwaning

   反义词expandinggrowingincreasingrising

2. Music: becoming softerC1formal

   In music, indicating a gradual reduction in volume or tempo.

   渐弱

   • The piece ends with a decreasing volume, fading into silence.
   • The conductor signaled a decreasing tempo for the final bars.
   • The decreasing dynamics created a sense of calm.

   同义词decrescendodiminuendo

   反义词increasing

• 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