to reduce
01
減らす, 削減する
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
例
The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.
会社はより多くの顧客を引き付けるために製品の価格を下げることを決めました。
02
減らす, 減少させる
to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
例
The swelling in her ankle has reduced significantly since she started taking medication.
彼女が薬を飲み始めて以来、足首の腫れは大幅に減少しました。
03
簡素化する, 減らす
to simplify or present a problem or subject in a more manageable form
Complex Transitive: to reduce a problem or subject into simpler form | to reduce a problem or subject to simpler form
例
The researcher used statistical analysis to reduce the vast dataset into meaningful trends and patterns.
研究者は統計分析を用いて、膨大なデータセットを意味のある傾向やパターンに減らしました。
04
減らす, 低下させる
to bring someone or something to a state or condition that is worse or less desirable than before
Complex Transitive: to reduce sb/sth to an undesirable state
例
The harsh criticism from his colleagues reduced his confidence to an all-time low.
同僚からの厳しい批判により、彼の自信は史上最低レベルに低下した。
05
降格する, 地位を下げる
to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility
Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
例
Due to budget cuts, the company had to reduce several middle managers to lower positions within the organization.
予算削減のため、会社はいくつかの中間管理職を組織内のより低い地位に降格させなければならなかった。
06
減らす, 簡素化する
to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable
Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
例
To reduce the fraction 12/15, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
分数12/15を約分するには、分子と分母をそれらの最大公約数で割ります。
07
減らす, 制限する
to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
例
To enhance security, the organization implemented measures to reduce access to sensitive data.
セキュリティを強化するために、組織は機密データへのアクセスを減らすための措置を実施しました。
08
還元する
to undergo a process where an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation
Transitive: to reduce an element or particle
例
Oxygen gas is often reduced to water during combustion reactions.
燃焼反応中に酸素ガスはしばしば水に還元されます。
09
減量する, 体重を減らす
to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments
Intransitive
例
She 's been working hard to reduce for her upcoming wedding.
彼女は、結婚式に向けて体重を減らすために一生懸命働いています。
10
煮詰める, 減らす
to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation
Transitive: to reduce a liquid
例
The chef reduced the balsamic vinegar until it formed a thick, sweet glaze for the steak.
シェフはステーキ用の濃厚で甘いグレーズができるまでバルサミコ酢を煮詰めました。
11
減らす, 簡略化する
to modify the pronunciation of a word or sound to make it easier to articulate or to accommodate the rhythm and flow of speech
Transitive: to reduce a word or sound
例
In British English, the final " r " sound in words like " car " may be reduced or dropped in connected speech.
イギリス英語では、"car"のような単語の最後の"r"音は、連結された発話で弱められるか、落とされることがあります。
12
減らす, 減少させる
to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
例
The spindle apparatus plays a crucial role in ensuring that chromosomes separate correctly as cells undergo meiosis and reduce to form gametes.
紡錘体装置は、細胞が減数分裂を経て配偶子を形成するために減少する際に、染色体が正しく分離することを保証する上で重要な役割を果たします。
13
整復する, 元の位置に戻す
to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment
Transitive: to reduce a bone
例
The orthopedic surgeon successfully reduced the patient's fractured femur back into its proper alignment.
整形外科医は患者の骨折した大腿骨を正しい位置に整復することに成功しました。
14
減らす, 屈服させる
to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition
Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
例
Despite their outnumbered forces, the general 's strategy was to reduce the enemy stronghold through relentless siege tactics.
彼らの数的に不利な軍勢にもかかわらず、将軍の戦略は容赦ない包囲戦術を通じて敵の要塞を減らすことでした。
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