reduce

US /rɪˈduːs/
UK /rɪˈduːs/
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1.

줄이다, 감소시키다, 축소하다

make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

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We need to reduce our expenses.
우리는 지출을 줄여야 합니다.
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The company decided to reduce its workforce.
회사는 인력을 감축하기로 결정했다.
:
decreasediminishlessenlowercut
:
increaseenlargeexpandraiseaugment
2.

환원하다, 단순화하다, 졸이다

change to a simpler or more basic form

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The complex problem was reduced to a simple equation.
복잡한 문제는 간단한 방정식으로 환원되었다.
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The sauce was reduced by simmering to thicken it.
소스를 끓여서 졸여 농도를 진하게 했다.
:
simplifycondenseconcentrate
:
complicateelaborateexpand
3.

강등시키다, 약화시키다, 전락시키다

bring to a lower or weaker state; demote

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He was reduced to tears by the sad news.
그는 슬픈 소식에 눈물을 흘렸다.
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The officer was reduced in rank for misconduct.
그 장교는 비행으로 인해 계급이 강등되었다.
:
demotedegradelowersubdue
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promoteelevateraise