decreased

decreased

形容词： 1. 减少的；降低的；下降的 2. 缩小的；减小的 3. 变小的；变少的 名词： 1. 减少；减小；下降 2. 减少量；减小量

词语辨析：

decreased和reduced都表示数量、程度、规模等的减少，但reduced更常用于指营业额、收入、开支等的减少。decreased更常用于指数量、体积、规模等的减少。

词汇扩充：

1. decrease v. 减少，降低 2. decrease n. 减少，降低 3. decreasingly adv. 日益减少地，逐渐减少地 4. decreaseless adj. 不减少的，不减小的 5. decrease in sth. 某物的减少 6. decrease by sth. 减少了某量

近义词：

diminished, reduced, lessened, lowered, dropped, cut, trimmed

反义词：

increased, raised, augmented, enhanced

柯林斯词典解释：

adjective: If something is decreased by a particular amount, it is reduced by that amount. 名词: A decrease is the process of something becoming smaller in quantity, size, or intensity.

牛津词典解释：

adjective: Become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree. 名词: An instance of becoming smaller or fewer.

用法：

1. The company's profits have decreased significantly this year. 这家公司的利润今年大幅下降。 2. The doctor prescribed medication to treat the patient's decreased appetite. 医生开了药物来治疗病人的食欲减退。 3. There has been a steady decrease in the population of the region over the past decade. 过去十年中，该地区的人口稳步减少。 4. The decreased rainfall has led to a water shortage in the area. 降雨量的减少导致该地区出现了水源短缺问题。 5. The price of the product decreased by 20% during the sale. 该产品在促销期间降价了20%。 6. The decreased demand for oil has caused prices to drop. 对石油需求的减少导致价格下跌。 7. The study found a decreased risk of heart disease in those who exercise regularly. 研究发现经常锻炼的人患心脏病的风险降低了。 8. The decreased funding for education has resulted in larger class sizes. 对教育的拨款减少导致了班级规模的扩大。 9. The company implemented cost-cutting measures to address the decreased revenue. 公司实施了削减成本的措施以应对收入的减少。 10. The decreased interest in the product led to its discontinuation. 对该产品兴趣的降低导致了其停产。 11. The decreased visibility due to fog caused delays at the airport. 雾霾导致能见度降低，机场出现了延误。 12. The decreased size of the package makes it more convenient for travel. 包装的减小尺寸使其更方便携带。 13. The study showed a decreased likelihood of success for those who procrastinate. 研究显示拖延的人成功的可能性降低。 14. The decreased interest rates stimulated the housing market. 利率的降低刺激了房地产市场。 15. The decreased lighting in the room created a cozy atmosphere. 房间里灯光的减少营造出了舒适的氛围。 16. The decreased noise levels in the neighborhood have improved the quality of life. 社区噪音水平的降低提高了生活质量。 17. The decreased pressure in the tire caused it to go flat. 轮胎内部压力的降低导致其变平。 18. The decreased production of the factory resulted in layoffs. 工厂生产的减少导致了裁员。 19. The decreased temperature made it necessary to wear a coat. 气温的下降使得穿上外套成为必要。 20. The decreased weight of the luggage allowed for easier transport. 行李重量的减少使得更容易搬运。