decreased

di:ˈkri:st

a. made less in size or amount or degree

v. （使）缩短, 减小, 减少( decrease的过去式和过去分词 )

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BNC 频率

12,238

使用频率

decreased 由前缀 de-（表示减少、下降）和词根 crease（来自 create，具有增加、成长的意思）构成，结合起来表示“减少”或“变少”。

例句

1. The prices of groceries have decreased this month.

这个月杂货的价格下降了。

2. The number of students in the class has decreased over the years.

这个班级的学生人数在这些年里减少了。

3. Her stress levels have decreased since she started exercising regularly.

自从她开始定期锻炼，她的压力水平下降了。