| 单词 | reduction |
| 释义 | reductionreduction /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun 1[countable, uncountable] a decrease in size, price, amount, etc.: The store has made major price reductions during the sale. The U.S. has agreed to an arms reduction plan.reduction in Consumers will benefit from the significant reduction in gasoline prices.2[countable] a smaller copy of a photograph, map, or picture OPP enlargement3[countable, uncountable] science, chemistry a chemical reaction that causes an atom or compound to gain electrons, lose oxygen, or gain hydrogenCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a reduction Reductions are being made in the defense budget.achieve a reduction Diet and exercise can help you achieve a reduction in weight.cause/produce a reduction Raising the minimum wage could cause a reduction in the number of jobs available.lead to a reduction (also result in a reduction) The cheaper cost of producing the goods led to a reduction in prices in the stores.see/experience a reduction Some police forces have seen a 40% reduction in crime.adjectivesa big/large reduction You may have to take a big reduction in salary.a substantial/considerable reduction (=large enough to have an effect or be important) Farmers have suffered a substantial reduction in the money they earn.a significant reduction (=large and noticeable) There has been a significant reduction in traffic on city streets since the freeway was built.a massive reduction (=very large) He called for a massive reduction in foreign aid.a dramatic/drastic reduction (=surprisingly large) If you save carefully, retirement does not need to mean a dramatic reduction in the way you live.a sharp reduction (=large and quick) Problems in the economy have caused a sharp reduction in sales.a small/slight reduction There is a small reduction in price if you buy more than ten tickets.a gradual reduction There will be a gradual reduction in the number of American soldiers left in the country.a marked reduction (=very easy to notice) There has been a marked reduction in the number of new houses being built.a 10%/40% etc. reduction The 30 mph speed limit led to a 50 percent reduction in accidents on the road.nouns + reductioncost reduction Using the new software led to a significant cost reduction, because fewer hours were needed to complete the work.a price reduction Stores may give price reductions to draw customers away from other stores.a spending reduction Government agencies will suffer spending reductions in the attempt to reduce the federal debt.debt/deficit reduction Congress has not been able to agree on a plan for deficit reduction.emission reduction (=a reduction in the amount of air pollution something produces) Factories must meet strict emission reduction targets.a tax reduction Republicans promised that a tax reduction would produce more jobs.an interest rate reduction An interest rate reduction will help businesses borrow money.arms reduction (=a reduction in the number of weapons a country has) They held talks about further arms reductions.poverty reduction Money has been given to the area for education and poverty reduction.crime reduction Community policing has led to crime reduction in the area.risk reduction The company was asked to prepare a risk reduction plan in an effort to improve safety.staff reduction Planned staff reductions will save the company $1.5 million a year.reduction + nounsa reduction plan/program Congress is discussing a debt reduction plan.a reduction target The agreement set strict reduction targets for the pollution produced by cars. |
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