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to decrease
01
to become less in amount, size, or degree
Intransitive
Example
The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.
The demand for the product decreased after the initial release.
The noise decreased as the construction work came to an end.
02
减少, 降低
to make an amount, size, degree, etc. fewer or smaller
Transitive: to decrease an amount or size
Example
The company implemented cost-cutting measures to decrease expenses and increase profits.
They decided to decrease the amount of sugar in their diet to improve their health.
She decreased the volume of the music to avoid disturbing the neighbors.
Decrease
01
减少, 降低
the process or act of having or causing a reduction in quality, size, quantity, intensity, etc.
02
减少, 下降
the amount by which something becomes less or smaller
Example
There was a noticeable decrease in the company's profits compared to the previous quarter.
The decrease in temperature overnight led to frost forming on the windows.
Due to increased competition, there has been a decrease in the prices of electronic devices.
03
减少, 降低
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
04
a change downward
