downsizing

n the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
v dismiss from work
v make in a smaller size
v reduce in size or number

[计] 小型化

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使用频率

downsizing 由 down 和 sizing 组成。down 意为向下，size 是大小的意思，sizing 是指调整大小。因此，downsizing 可以理解为“缩小规模”或“减少大小”。

例句

1. The company is downsizing its workforce to reduce costs.

这家公司正在裁减员工以降低成本。

2. Downsizing can help a business become more efficient.

裁员可以帮助企业变得更高效。

3. After downsizing, many employees had to find new jobs.

裁员后，许多员工不得不寻找新工作。