reduce
英语音标：[rɪˈdjuːs]
美语音标：[rɪˈdʊs]
v.
减少;缩小(尺寸、数量、价格等);(使)蒸发;减轻体重;节食;使还原
例句
If these measures also reduce unemployment, that is all to the good.
要是这些措施也能降低失业率，那就不失为好事。
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods.
目的是缓解高峰期间的交通状况。
They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption.
他们制订并实施了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。
