中英词典:decline
形容词
1. decline [diˈklain] (adj.) 衰退的,下降的
例句:
1. The company has experienced a decline in sales over the past year. (这家公司在过去一年中销售额下降。)
2. The decline in population has led to a decrease in demand for housing. (人口的减少导致了对住房的需求下降。)
名词
1. decline [diˈklain] (n.) 衰退,下降
例句:
1. The decline in the economy has affected many businesses. (经济的下降影响了许多企业。)
2. The decline of the coal industry has resulted in job losses. (煤炭产业的衰退导致了失业。)
词语辨析
1. decline vs
fall
- "decline" 侧重于指慢慢的、逐渐的下降或衰退,常用于描述长期或渐进的变化。
- "fall" 则更倾向于突然或急剧的下降或跌落,常用于描述突发事件或短暂的变化。
例句:
1. The company has seen a decline in profits over the past five years. (这家公司在过去五年中利润下降。)
2. The stock market experienced a sudden fall after the announcement of the new regulations. (股市在新规定公布后突然下跌。)
词汇扩充
其他形式:
1. declined (过去式/过去分词)
2. declining (现在分词/形容词)
1. gradual decline 逐渐下降
例句:
1. The gradual decline in population has led to a decrease in demand for goods and services. (人口的逐渐减少导致了对商品和服务的需求下降。)
2. economic decline 经济衰退
例句:
1. The country is facing an economic decline due to high unemployment rates. (由于高失业率,该国正面临经济衰退。)
近义词
1. decrease (v.) 减少
2. diminish (v.) 减少,降低
3. dwindle (v.) 减少,萎缩
4. slump (v.) 暴跌,下降
反义词
1. increase (v.) 增加
2. rise (v.) 上升
3. grow (v.) 生长,增长
柯林斯词典
decline (verb)
1. If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
2. If a situation or activity is in decline, it is becoming less popular or less common.
decline (noun)
1. A decline is a continuous decrease in the number, value, quality, or strength of something.
2. If something is in decline, it is continuously decreasing in quantity, importance, or strength.
牛津词典
decline (verb)
1. Become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
2. Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
decline (noun)
1. A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
2. A polite refusal.
用法
1. "decline" 作动词时,常用于描述数量、重要性、力量等的减少。
2. "decline" 作名词时,表示连续的减少或衰退。
例句
1. The company has experienced a decline in sales over the past year.
(这家公司在过去一年中销售额下降。)
2. The decline in population has led to a decrease in demand for housing.
(人口的减少导致了对住房的需求下降。)
3. The decline of the coal industry has resulted in job losses.
(煤炭产业的衰退导致了失业。)
4. The gradual decline in population has led to a decrease in demand for goods and services.
(人口的逐渐减少导致了对商品和服务的需求下降。)
5. The country is facing an economic decline due to high unemployment rates.
(由于高失业率,该国正面临经济衰退。)
6. The decline of traditional farming methods has been a concern for environmentalists.
(传统农业方法的衰退一直是环保主义者关注的问题。)
7. The decline in educational standards is a major issue that needs to be addressed.
(教育水平的下降是一个需要解决的重要问题。)
8. Many small towns have experienced a decline in population as young people move to cities.
(许多小镇在年轻人迁往城市后人口减少。)
9. The decline of the manufacturing industry has led to job losses in the region.
(制造业的衰退导致了该地区的失业。)
10. The decline in customer satisfaction has prompted the company to make changes to its products.
(顾客满意度的下降促使公司对其产品进行改进。)
11. The decline of the music industry can be attributed to the rise of digital streaming services.
(音乐产业的衰退可以归因于数字流媒体服务的兴起。)
12. The decline in oil prices has had a significant impact on the country's economy.
(油价的下降对该国经济产生了重大影响。)
13. The decline in public trust in politicians has become a major issue in recent years.
(公众对政治家的信任下降成为近年来的重大问题。)
14. The decline of traditional media outlets has been attributed to the rise of online platforms.
(传统媒体机构的衰退归因于在线平台的兴起。)
15. The decline in the quality of customer service has resulted in many complaints from consumers.
(客户服务质量的下降导致了许多消费者的投诉。)
16. The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end of an era.
(罗马帝国的衰落标志着一个时代的结束。)
17. The decline in moral values is a concern for many parents.
(道德价值观的下降是许多父母的关注重点。)
18. The decline in the housing market has made it difficult for people to sell their properties.
(房地产市场的下降使人们难以出售自己的房产。)
19. The decline in biodiversity is a global issue that needs to be addressed.
(生物多样性的下降是一个需要解决的全球性问题。)
20. The decline in the value of the currency has led to an increase in the cost of imports.
(货币价值的下降导致进口成本上升。)