downsize
US /ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
UK /ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
动词
1.
缩小, 裁员
make (something) smaller or less in size, amount, or number
示例:
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The company decided to downsize its operations to cut costs.
公司决定缩小业务规模以削减成本。
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Many people choose to downsize their homes after their children leave.
许多人在孩子离家后选择缩小住房面积。
2.
裁员, 精简
reduce the number of employees in a company or organization
示例:
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Due to economic hardship, the factory had to downsize its workforce.
由于经济困难，工厂不得不裁减员工。
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The company announced plans to downsize by 10% next quarter.
公司宣布下季度将裁员10%。
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