"decrease" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 减少
• 降低

Definition

指数量、规模或程度变小，或使某物变小。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在正式和非正式语境中都常用。常与“in”、“by”等连用，也可为名词（如“a decrease in demand”）。与“reduce”、“decline”类似，但“decrease”既可作动词也可作名词。

Examples

We need to decrease our energy use.

我们需要**减少**能量消耗。

If you decrease the temperature, the reaction will slow down.

如果你**降低**温度，反应会变慢。

The price will decrease next month.

价格下个月会**减少**。

There was a decrease in sales last year.

去年销售额有**减少**。

My stress levels decrease when I go for a walk.

我散步时压力水平会**减少**。

The company is trying to decrease its waste to help the environment.

公司正努力**减少**废弃物以保护环境。