英语词汇“reduction”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

reductionnoun

uk/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/us/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

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 reductions

[ C ] a copy of a photograph, picture, etc. that is smaller than the original one

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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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Becoming and making smaller or less

a nip (here) and a tuck (there) idiom
attenuate
axe
bite
bite into sth
dive
drain
let sth down
let up
lower
make a hole in sth idiom
miniaturization
minimize
shrink
slash
strip sth away
stripped down
subside
tail off
take a tumble idiom

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单词	reduction
释义	Contents noun (2) reduction (1) reduction (2) English Business reductionnoun uk/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/us/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ 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 reductions [ C ] a copy of a photograph, picture, etc. that is smaller than the original one More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Becoming and making smaller or less a nip (here) and a tuck (there) idiom attenuate axe bite bite into sth dive drain *let sth* down let up lower** make a hole in sth idiom miniaturization minimize shrink slash *strip sth* away stripped down subside tail off take a tumble idiom See more results » reductionnoun uk/rɪˈdʌkʃən/us [ C or U ] the process of making something less in price, size, amount, etc., or the fact of it becoming less: a reduction in sth The cutbacks have required a 10% reduction in staff numbers. Policyholders will be preparing themselves for further reductions in bonuses on maturing policies. a dramatic/significant/substantial reduction I was warned of a significant reduction in the projected payout. a gradual/slight/steady reduction debt/deficit/spending reduction The emphasis is on long-term debt reduction. rate/tariff/tax reduction Banks have announced mortgage rate reductions to bolster the housing market. poverty reduction emissions/greenhouse gas reductions cost reduction programs/targets [ C ] COMMERCE an amount by which the price of something is reduced:** to get/make a reduction on sth I got a reduction on the skirt because there was a button missing. big/massive reductions Stores are offering big reductions this weekend.
随便看	bend sbs ear bend the law/rules bend the rules bend to sth bend/lean over backwards bend/stretch the rules bendable bender bendy beneath beneath the/sb's radar beneath the/sbs radar beneath your dignity benedictine benediction benefactor benefactress beneficence beneficent beneficial beneficial interest beneficial owner beneficial ownership beneficiaries beneficiary