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decrease

UK/'di:kri:s/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To become or make smaller in size, amount, or degree

减少,降低

n.

A reduction in size, amount, or degree

减少,减少量

Root Breakdown

Native English
decreaseother
=decrease

Common Collocations

  • 1.decrease in sales销售额下降
  • 2.steady decrease稳定下降
  • 3.decrease over time随时间减少

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The population in rural areas has decreased significantly over the past decade.

  • 2.

    We observed a steady decrease in demand for physical media after streaming became popular.

  • 3.

    The doctor recommended exercise to decrease blood pressure naturally.

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