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decline/decrease/reduce的比较

decline/decrease/reduce的比较

作者: adorevip | 来源:发表于2017-04-22 10:27 被阅读0次

    decline

    v.

    英文释义1:to gradually become less, worse, or lower

    [Example] His interest in the project declined after his wife died.

    英文释义2:to refuse

    [Example] I invited him to the meeting but he declined.


    decrease

    v.

    英文释义1:to become less, or to make something become less:

    [Example] Total unemployment has decreased in the past year.

    n.

    英文释义1:a reduction

    [Example] There has been a decrease in the number of visitors.


    reduce

    v.

    英文释义1:to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.

    [Example] The plane reduced speed as it approached the airport.

    英文释义2:to heat a liquid until it becomes thicker and less in quantity

    [Example] Reduce the sauce by boiling for five minutes.

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