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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

reduction

英  [rɪˈdʌkʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • reductions

    1. [C 可数名词] 缩减

    When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller.

    近义词

    decrease , lowering

    双语例句

    例：

    a future reduction in interest rates.

    一次未来利率的降低。

    例：

    This morning's inflation figures show a reduction of 0.2 per cent from 5.8 per cent to 5.6.

    今早的通胀指数从5.8％下降到5.6％，下降了0.2％个百分点。

    例：

    Many companies have announced dramatic reductions in staff.

    许多公司都宣布大幅裁员。

    2. [U 不可数名词] （尺寸、数量或程度上的）削减

    Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree.

    双语例句

    例：

    a new strategic arms reduction agreement.

    一项新的战略武器削减协议。

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