reduce
re
ri
duce
ˈdus
doos
British pronunciation
/rɪˈdjuːs/

英語での「reduce」の定義と意味

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
to reduce definition and meaning
example
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。
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
定期的な運動と健康的な食事は、特定の疾患のリスクを減らすのに役立ちます。
02

減らす, 減少させる

to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
to reduce definition and meaning
example
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。
As the temperature rose, the snow on the ground began to reduce, eventually melting away.
気温が上昇するにつれ、地面の雪は減少し始め、最終的には完全に溶けました。
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
example
The report was carefully condensed to reduce the complex research findings into easily understandable summaries.
報告書は、複雑な研究結果を容易に理解できる要約に減らすために注意深く凝縮されました。
In order to facilitate understanding, the lecturer reduced the intricate biological process to a series of easily digestible stages.
理解を容易にするために、講師は複雑な生物学的プロセスを一連の消化しやすい段階に縮小しました。
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
example
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
His reckless behavior reduced his once-promising career to ruins.
彼の無謀な行動は、かつて有望だった彼のキャリアを廃墟に変えた
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
example
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。
After the merger, some managers were reduced to regular staff roles.
合併後、一部のマネージャーは通常のスタッフの役割に減らされました
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
example
A matrix with redundant rows or columns can be reduced by eliminating the redundancies.
冗長な行や列を持つ行列は、冗長性を排除することで削減できます。
0.75 can be reduced to 3/4‌ by expressing it as a fraction in its simplest form.
0.75は、最も単純な形の分数として表現することで3/4に約分できます。
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
example
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。
In order to meet the budget constraints, the project manager had to reduce the scope of the construction project.
予算の制約を満たすために、プロジェクトマネージャーは建設プロジェクトの範囲を縮小しなければなりませんでした。
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
example
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。
The copper ions in the solution were successfully reduced to form a metallic copper deposit on the cathode.
溶液中の銅イオンは、陰極上に金属銅の堆積物を形成するために成功裏に 還元 されました。
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
example
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。
Despite her busy schedule, she managed to reduce significantly by cutting out junk food.
忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、彼女はジャンクフードをやめることで大幅に減量することに成功した。
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
example
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
The recipe instructed to reduce the chicken broth until it thickened, adding richness to the soup.
レシピでは、スープにコクを加えるために、チキンブロスがとろみがつくまで煮詰めるように指示されていました。
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
example
In English, the pronunciation of the word " button " may be reduced in casual speech to " buh-in ".
英語では、「button」という単語の発音は、カジュアルな会話で「buh-in」に簡略化されることがあります。
The unstressed vowel in the word " banana " is often reduced to a schwa sound ( ə ) in connected speech.
「banana」という単語の無強勢母音は、連結発話ではしばしばシュワー音(ə)に弱化されます。
12

減らす, 減少させる

to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
example
In spermatogenesis, primary spermatocytes reduce through meiosis to form haploid spermatids.
精子形成において、一次精母細胞は減数分裂によって半数体の精細胞を形成するために減少します。
During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material before the cells reduce.
減数分裂の間、相同染色体は対を形成し、細胞が減少する前に遺伝物質を交換します。
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
example
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。
After the car crash, the paramedics administered pain relief to the injured driver before attempting to reduce the displaced hip joint.
車の衝突事故の後、救急隊員は負傷したドライバーに鎮痛剤を投与し、その後ずれた股関節を整復しようと試みた。
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
example
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。
The army 's decisive victory reduced the opposing forces, securing control over the region.
軍の決定的な勝利は敵対勢力を減らし、地域の支配を確保した。
LanGeek
アプリをダウンロード
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store