1. | [i][t] (使大小、数量等)减少,减小,降低to become or make sth become smaller in size, number, etc. |
The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. 今年新生人数从 210 减少到 160。 | |
a decreasing population 逐渐减少的人口 | |
The price of wheat has decreased by 5%. 小麦价格降低了 5%。 | |
This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year. 这种鸟的数量在逐年减少。 | |
People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. 人们应减少脂肪的摄入量。 |