"reduce" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 减少
• 降低

Definition

使某物变得更小或减少数量、大小或程度。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Reduce”可用于正式和非正式场合。常见搭配如“reduce costs”（减少成本）、“reduce pollution”（减少污染）。与“decrease”区分，reduce常表示主动减少。

Examples

Please reduce the volume on the TV.

请**降低**电视的音量。

Eating less sugar can reduce health risks.

少吃糖可以**减少**健康风险。

We need to reduce our expenses.

我们需要**减少**开支。

Turning off the lights when you leave can really reduce your electricity bill.

离开时关灯真的能**减少**电费。

The company is trying to reduce waste by recycling more materials.

公司正在通过回收更多材料来**减少**废物。

If you want to lose weight, you need to reduce your calorie intake.

如果你想减肥，你需要**减少**热量摄入。