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词汇 decline 在中文的含义

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decline

US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
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动词

1.

谢绝, 婉拒

to politely refuse an invitation or offer

示例:
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She had to decline the invitation to the party due to a prior engagement.
由于已有安排，她不得不谢绝派对邀请。
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He chose to decline the job offer, preferring to stay at his current company.
他选择拒绝这份工作，宁愿留在目前的公司。
同义词:
refuse reject turn down
反义词:
accept agree
2.

下降, 减少, 衰退

to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease

示例:
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The company's profits began to decline after the economic downturn.
经济衰退后，公司的利润开始下降。
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His health has been declining rapidly over the past few months.
在过去的几个月里，他的健康状况一直在迅速恶化。
同义词:
decrease diminish fall drop deteriorate
反义词:
increase rise grow improve

名词

下降, 衰退, 衰落

a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality

示例:
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The city has seen a steady decline in its population over the last decade.
在过去十年中，该城市的人口持续下降。
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The decline of the Roman Empire is a well-studied historical event.
罗马帝国的衰落是一个被深入研究的历史事件。
同义词:
decrease reduction fall drop deterioration
反义词:
increase growth rise improvement
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