reduce

• 动词，表示使某物在大小、数量、程度或重要性上变小或变少。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smaller, less in amount, degree, or size.

1. Make smaller or lessA2formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance.

   减少

   • We need to reduce our expenses this month.
   • The doctor advised him to reduce his sugar intake.
   • The company plans to reduce its workforce by 10%.

   同义词abatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenlowerminimizeshortenshrink

   反义词augmentenlargeexpandincreasemagnifyraise

2. Lower in price or valueB1formal

   To decrease the cost or worth of something.

   降低

   • The store reduced the price of all winter coats.
   • They reduced the rent for the first three months.
   • The value of the car has reduced significantly over time.

   同义词cutdepreciatedevaluediminishdiscountlessenlowermark down

   反义词increaseinflateraise

3. Simplify or concentrateB2formal

   To bring something to a simpler or more concentrated form.

   简化或浓缩

   • The chef reduced the sauce to a thick consistency.
   • The problem can be reduced to a few key factors.
   • The report was reduced to a single page summary.

   同义词abridgeboil downcompressconcentratecondenseshortensimplify