单词 | reduction |
释义 | reduction reduction /rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun B2 [C or U] the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.: » a reduction in traffic» huge price reductionsThesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strongF0 [C] a copy of a photograph, picture, etc. that is smaller than the original one Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong• • • Extra Examples:» The treaty has led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles in Europe.» Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.» The reduction in funds is throttling the development of new programmes.» The airline halved its overseas service because of a sharp reduction in traffic.» The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK. |
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