reduce

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英文释义

v. cut down on; make a reduction in
v. make less complex
v. bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
v. simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

中文翻译

vt. 减少, 分解, 降低, 使衰退, 把...分解, 把...归纳
vi. 减少, 减肥, 缩小
[计] 缩小

4
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
567
BNC 频率
701
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记忆技巧

reduce 由前缀 re-（表示再次或回）和词根 duce（来自拉丁语 ducere，意为引导或领导）构成。整体意思是再次引导到更小的程度，即减少。

例句

1. We need to reduce our plastic usage to help the environment.
我们需要减少塑料使用来保护环境。
2. Eating less sugar can reduce the risk of health problems.
少吃糖可以降低健康问题的风险。
3. She tried to reduce her expenses by cooking at home more often.
她试图通过更频繁地在家做饭来减少开支。

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