| 单词 | reduce |
| 释义 | reduce reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/ aep /-ˈduːs/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for reduce ► B1 to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.: » Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?» The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.» My weight reduces when I stop eating sugar.» We bought a television that was reduced (from £500 to £350) in the sales.» To make a thicker sauce, reduce the ingredients by boiling for five minutes.» I reduced the problem to a few simple questions.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong • • • Extra Examples:» The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.» Wearing the correct type of clothing will reduce the risk from radiation.» When one airline reduces its prices, the rest soon follow suit.» Mindful of the poor road conditions, she reduced her speed to 30 mph.» We are firmly committed to reducing unemployment. |
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