reduce

US /rɪˈduːs/
UK /rɪˈduːs/
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1.

减少, 降低, 缩小

make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

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We need to reduce our expenses.
我们需要减少开支。
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The company decided to reduce its workforce.
公司决定裁减员工。
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decreasediminishlessenlowercut
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increaseenlargeexpandraiseaugment
2.

简化, 浓缩

change to a simpler or more basic form

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The complex problem was reduced to a simple equation.
复杂的问题被简化为一个简单的方程式。
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The sauce was reduced by simmering to thicken it.
酱汁通过慢炖浓缩以使其变稠。
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simplifycondenseconcentrate
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complicateelaborateexpand
3.

降职, 使沦落, 使处于更低级状态

bring to a lower or weaker state; demote

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He was reduced to tears by the sad news.
他被这个悲伤的消息弄得泪流满面。
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The officer was reduced in rank for misconduct.
该军官因行为不当被降职。
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demotedegradelowersubdue
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promoteelevateraise