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单词 reduction
释义 reduction
reduction /rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun
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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 strong
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F0 [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
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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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