"decreases" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 减少

Definition

数量、程度或数目变小；减少或让...变少。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比“下降”更正式，多用于科学、商业等正式语境。常与介词“in”搭配，如“decreases in temperature”。可以作动词或名词。

Examples

His interest in sports decreases every year.

他对体育的兴趣每年都**减少**。

The price decreases after the holiday.

节日后价格**减少**。

The water level decreases in summer.

夏天水位**降低**。

If demand decreases, suppliers might lower their prices.

如果需求**减少**，供应商可能会降价。

As the day goes on, my patience decreases.

一天过去，我的耐心**减少**了。

Usually, the risk of errors decreases when you double-check your work.

通常，如果你仔细检查，出错的风险会**降低**。