词组 | reduction |
释义 | reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ noun a decrease in the size, price, or amount of something, or the act of decreasing somethingadjectivesa significant reduction (=large and noticeable) There has been a significant reduction in the number of accidents.a substantial/considerable reduction (=large enough to have an effect or be important) Some people want a substantial reduction in taxes, because it will help to stimulate the economy.a big/large reduction Changing from cars to public transport will lead to a large reduction in air pollution.a massive/huge reduction (=very large) New technology has led to a massive reduction in the number of staff needed.a dramatic/drastic reduction (=surprisingly large) There was a dramatic reduction in crime.a marked reduction (=very easy to notice) There has been a marked reduction in arrests since the ban on alcohol at stadiums.a sharp reduction (=large and quick) The company reported a sharp reduction in sales.a small/slight reduction You can get a small reduction in price if you buy more than ten tickets.a gradual reduction There has been a gradual reduction in the number of new cases of the disease.a 10%/40% etc reduction The new speed limit led to a 50 percent reduction in deaths in the area.verbsmake a reduction Significant reductions are being made in the defense budget.achieve a reduction A combination of diet and exercise can help you achieve a substantial reduction in weight.see/experience a reduction Some police forces have seen a 40% reduction in crime.offer a reduction (=sell something for less than the usual price) The hotel is offering a reduction on stays of three nights or more.get a reduction (=buy something for less than the usual price) You get a 10% reduction if you buy four or more tickets.nouns + reductiona price/cost reduction Stores are advertising big price reductions to attract customers away from their competitors.debt reduction The government wants to focus on debt reduction.crime/poverty reduction It is too early to say if efforts at crime reduction have been successful.arms reduction They held talks about further arms reduction.staff reduction Planned staff reductions will save the company $1.5 million a year.emission reduction Companies should set emission reduction targets.reduction + nounsa reduction plan/programme/scheme The terms of the treaty call for a three-phase troop reduction programme.reduction targets The agreement set strict reduction targets for carbon emissions.prepositionsa reduction in sth There has been a reduction in the number of deaths due to drink-driving.a reduction on sth (=a reduction in the cost of something you buy) The restaurant is offering a 20% reduction on all meals.a reduction of 10%/$5 etc The sale is now on with reductions of 50% on all winter clothes.THESAURUS: reduction → decrease1 |
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