reduction
UK/ri'dʌkʃәn/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The action of making or becoming smaller in amount, degree, or size.
减少；缩减；削减
n.
A decreased amount; a discount.
减少量；折扣
n.
(Cooking) a sauce thickened by boiling.
（烹饪）浓汁；浓缩酱
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreduceagain, back
+
-tionlead, conduct, guide
=reduction
reduce + -tion = the act/result of reducing.
Common Collocations
- 1.cost reduction成本削减
- 2.tax reduction减税
- 3.price reduction降价
- 4.noise reduction降噪
- 5.reduction in……方面的减少
Example Sentences
- 1.
Cost reduction is our priority.
- 2.
A 20% reduction on all items.