reduce
英 /rɪˈdjuːs/ 美 /rɪˈduːs/
- v. 减少；降低；缩小To make something smaller or less in amount or degree.
We can reduce waste by using our leftovers.
我们可以利用剩饭剩菜来减少浪费。
Governments should invest in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions and improve long-term energy security.
政府应投资可再生能源，以减少碳排放并改善长期能源安全。
搭配
reduce costs 降低成本reduce emissions 减少排放reduce the risk 降低风险reduce waste 减少浪费
辨析提示
reduce by接减少量；reduce to接减少后的量。
词族
reduction (n.)、reduced (adj.)
近义 decrease、lessen
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