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diminutions

/ˌdɪmɪˈnuːʃənz/ /ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃənz/

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noun

减少，缩小.

A lessening, decrease or reduction.

Examples :

"The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution."

新的排放标准已经显著减少了空气污染。

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noun

缩小，减少。

The act or process of making diminutive.

Examples :

"The repeated washing of the old sweater caused gradual diminutions in its size. "

这件旧毛衣反复洗涤，导致它的尺寸逐渐缩小。

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noun

缩减，减值。

A compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.

Examples :

"The composer used successive diminutions on the main theme, making it sound faster and more frantic each time it appeared in the movie score. "

作曲家在电影配乐中对主题旋律连续使用缩减手法，每次出现都通过缩短音符时值使其听起来更快更急促。