reduction

• 名词，表示数量、大小、程度或强度等方面的减少或降低，也可指减少的结果或程度。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something smaller, less, or lower in amount, size, degree, or intensity.

1. Decrease in size or amountB1formal

   The act of making something smaller or less in quantity, size, or degree.

   减少

   • The company announced a reduction in staff due to budget cuts.
   • There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels this year.
   • The reduction of sugar in your diet can improve your health.

   同义词abatementcontractioncurtailmentcutcutbackdecreasedeductiondiminutionlesseningloweringshrinkageslimming

   反义词additionaugmentationenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

2. Price decreaseA2formal

   A lowering of the price or cost of something.

   降价

   • The store is offering a 20% reduction on all winter clothing.
   • Customers can enjoy a reduction on bulk purchases.
   • The reduction in ticket prices attracted more visitors.

   同义词cutdecreasedeductiondiscountdroplowering

   反义词boosthikeincreasemarkuprise

3. SimplificationB2formal

   The process of making something simpler or more concise.

   简化

   • The reduction of the complex theory into simple terms helped students understand.
   • The editor suggested a reduction of the article to fit the page limit.
   • A reduction in the number of steps made the recipe easier to follow.

   同义词abbreviationcompendiumcondensationcurtailmentdigestshorteningsimplificationsummarizationsummary

   反义词amplificationelaborationenlargementexpansion