reduction

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller. 縮減
...a future reduction in interest rates. …一次未來(lái)利率的降低。
2. N-UNCOUNT Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree. (尺寸、數(shù)量或程度上的) 削減
...a new strategic arms reduction agreement. …一項(xiàng)新的戰(zhàn)略武器削減協(xié)議。

The treaty has led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles in Europe .
Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year .
The reduction in funds is throttling the development of new programmes .
The airline halved its overseas service because of a sharp reduction in traffic .
The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.