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[意       思]vi.& vt. 减少，缩小，减低
[例]  He is trying to reduce expenses. 他正试图减少开支。

更多意思

vt.1.  减少，缩小（尺寸、数量、价格等）
2.  使蒸发

vi.1.  蒸发
2.  减轻体重，节食

参考例句

1.	The bargain they reached with their employers was to reduce their wage claim in return for a shorter working week.
	他们与雇主达成的协议是他们在工资方面降低要求,但每周工时要缩短。
2.	The avowed aim of this Government is to reduce taxation.
	这届政府所宣称的目标是减少税收。
3.	The government has suggested measures to reduce crime.
	政府已提出遏止犯罪活动的法令。
4.	Many people are looking to the new government to reduce unemployment.
	很多人都寄望新政府能减少失业的人。
5.	Antibiotics will reduce the swelling.
	使用抗菌素能消肿。