reduce /riˈdju:s/ vt.缩减，减少：reduce speed (pressure, cost) 降低速度(压力，成本)；reduce expenses减少开支；reduce one’s weight 减肥
［辨析］见decrease
reduction /riˈdʌkʃən/ n. ［c］ & ［u］ 1. 减少，缩小： a slight reduction in the price 价格略有下降；grant 10% reduction 同意打九折；arms reduction 裁减军备；a personnel/staff reduction 减员
