reducing

• 名词，指电子加到原子或离子上的过程，常包括脱氧或加氢，总是与还原剂的氧化同时发生；也泛指减少、降低、缩小。

A noun referring to a process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion, often involving the removal of oxygen or addition of hydrogen, and always occurring alongside oxidation of the reducing agent.

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1. Chemical reductionC1formalscientific

   A process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion, often involving the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen, and always occurs alongside the oxidation of the reducing agent.

   还原

   • The reduction of iron oxide to iron requires a reducing agent like carbon.
   • In the reaction, the oxidizing agent gains electrons while the reducing agent loses them.
   • Electrolysis involves both oxidation and reduction processes.

   同义词reduction

2. Weight lossB1informal

   The process of losing excess body weight, typically through dieting or exercise, resulting in a slimmer appearance.

   减肥

   • She started a reducing program to improve her health.
   • Reducing requires a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
   • Many people struggle with reducing after the holiday season.

   同义词dietingslimming

• 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