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decrease

/dɪˈkriːs/ /ˈdiːkriːs/

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noun

减少, 减小

An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

Examples :

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

一个研究团队记录到，在过去十年里，白水冰川每年减少的长度约为27米。

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noun

减针

A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be decreased from another existing stitch or by knitting it together with another stitch. See Decrease (knitting).

Examples :

"The decrease in the number of students taking advanced math was noticeable this year. "

今年选修高等数学的学生人数的减针现象很明显。

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verb

减少，降低。

Of a quantity, to become smaller.

Examples :

"The amount of homework decreased after the teacher announced a break. "

老师宣布休息后，作业量减少了。

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verb

减少，降低。

To make (a quantity) smaller.

Examples :

"The store owner decided to decrease the price of the sweaters to attract more customers. "

店主决定降低毛衣的价格，以吸引更多顾客。

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