reduced

• 指某物被做得更小、数量减少或价格降低。

Describes something that has been made smaller, less in amount, or lower in price.

1. Made smaller or lessB1formal

   Having been decreased in size, amount, or degree.

   减少的

   • The store is selling items at reduced prices.
   • The team worked with a reduced budget this year.
   • He ate a reduced portion of food to lose weight.

   同义词abridgedcutdecreaseddiminishedlessenedloweredminimized

   反义词augmentedenhancedenlargedexpandedincreased

2. Simplified or weakenedB2formal

   Made less complex, intense, or strong.

   减少的

   • The recipe uses a reduced amount of sugar.
   • The reduced sentence was due to good behavior.
   • Her reduced role in the company disappointed her.

   同义词diminishedlessenedloweredsimplifiedweakened

   反义词augmentedenhancedincreasedintensifiedstrengthened

• 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