decline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
1.
menolak, menafikan
to politely refuse an invitation or offer
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She had to decline the invitation to the party due to a prior engagement.
Dia terpaksa menolak jemputan ke majlis itu kerana ada urusan lain.
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He chose to decline the job offer, preferring to stay at his current company.
Dia memilih untuk menolak tawaran kerja itu, lebih suka kekal di syarikatnya sekarang.
2.
merosot, berkurangan, menurun
to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
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The company's profits began to decline after the economic downturn.
Keuntungan syarikat mula merosot selepas kemerosotan ekonomi.
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His health has been declining rapidly over the past few months.
Kesihatannya telah merosot dengan cepat sejak beberapa bulan lalu.
1.
penurunan, kemerosotan, kejatuhan
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality
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The city has seen a steady decline in its population over the last decade.
Bandar itu telah menyaksikan penurunan penduduk yang stabil sepanjang dekad yang lalu.
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The decline of the Roman Empire is a well-studied historical event.
Kemerosotan Empayar Rom adalah peristiwa sejarah yang dikaji dengan baik.