to decrease
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减少, 降低
to become less in amount, size, or degree
Intransitive
例子
The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.
随着我们进入更凉爽的季节，温度正在下降。
The demand for the product decreased after the initial release.
产品在初始发布后的需求减少了。
02
减少, 降低
to make an amount, size, degree, etc. fewer or smaller
Transitive: to decrease an amount or size
例子
The company implemented cost-cutting measures to decrease expenses and increase profits.
公司实施了成本削减措施以减少支出并增加利润。
They decided to decrease the amount of sugar in their diet to improve their health.
他们决定减少饮食中的糖分以改善健康。
Decrease
01
减少, 降低
the process or act of having or causing a reduction in quality, size, quantity, intensity, etc.
例子
The decrease of working hours improved employee morale.
They implemented a decrease in energy consumption.
02
减少, 下降
the amount by which something becomes less or smaller
例子
The population saw a decrease of 5 % this year.
与上一季度相比，公司的利润出现了明显的下降。
The decrease in sales was larger than expected.
夜间温度的下降导致窗户上形成了霜。
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减少, 降低
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
04
减少, 下降
a change downward
