reduction

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·duc·tion /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ ●●● S3 W2 noun  [countable, uncountable]REDUCE a decrease in the size, price, or amount of something, or the act of decreasing something 〔尺寸、价格或数量的〕缩小；减少；下降 OPP increase strategies for noise reduction 减少噪音的对策reduction in a slight reduction in the price of oil 油价略微降低reduction of the reduction of interest rates 利率的下降reduction on substantial reductions on children’s clothes 童装的大减价 The company promised they would make no staff reductions for at least two years. 公司承诺至少两年不裁员。n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + reductiona big/large reductionYou may have to take a big reduction in salary.a substantial/considerable reduction (=large enough to have an effect or be important)Farmers have suffered a substantial reduction in income.a significant reduction (=large and noticeable)There has been a significant reduction in traffic since the bypass was built.a massive reduction (=very large)There is no reason why the new technology should mean a massive reduction in employment.a dramatic/drastic reduction (=surprisingly large)The most immediate effect of retirement is a dramatic reduction in living standards.a sharp reduction (=large and quick)High interest rates brought about a sharp reduction in sales.a gradual reductionThe markets are hoping for a gradual reduction in interest rates.a marked reduction (=very easy to notice)There has been a marked reduction in arrests since the ban on alcohol at stadiums.a 10%/40% etc reductionThe 30 mph speed limit led to a 50 percent reduction in pedestrian deaths.a price reductionRetailers may introduce price reductions to attract custom away from their competitors.arms reductionThey held talks about further arms reductions.verbsmake a reductionSignificant reductions are being made in the defense budget.reduction + NOUNa reduction plan/programme/schemeThe terms of the treaty call for a three-phase troop reduction programme. reduction targetsThe agreement set strict reduction targets for carbon emissions.

Examples from the Corpus

reduction• Prosecutors are now discussing a reduction of the charges against Lundwall to a misdemeanor for his cooperation.• We offer a reduction for groups of 10 or more.• Cleaner fuel has contributed to a reduction in air pollution.• a reduction in working hours• The U.S. has agreed to an arms reduction proposal.• There has been a big reduction in the number of issues the president addresses in any given week.• Despite considerable reductions in pollution into the estuaries such as the Tees, Northumbrian region did not achieve the expected upgrade.• New production methods led to a cost reduction of about 50 percent.• Managers charge a fee and a cut of any debt reduction.• And now the Thatcher government threatens further reductions.• But industry analysts assert that the proposed merger, announced Monday, could produce significant job reductions.• Several holiday firms are offering huge price reductions on winter holidays.• As the formula clearly involved some reduction in wages, this was much more than a formality.• There were reductions of up to 50% in some stores.reduction in• Consumers will benefit from the reduction in gasoline prices.From Longman Business Dictionaryreductionre‧duc‧tion /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ nounFINANCE1[countable, uncountable] when prices, costs etc become lower or are made lowerOur winter sale includes many price reductions.We can make a reduction (=sell something more cheaply) if you buy in bulk.reduction ina 1% reduction in interest ratesthe reduction in VAT from 22% to 18.6%2[countable] the amount by which something is reduced in pricea reduction of 40%They are selling their computers at a huge reduction.

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reduction
re‧duc‧tion S3 W2 /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ noun
[uncountable and countable] a decrease in the size, price, or amount of something, or the act of decreasing something
   OPP  increase:
    strategies for noise reduction
    reduction in
    a slight reduction in the price of oil
    reduction of
    the reduction of interest rates
    reduction on
    substantial reductions on children’s clothes
    The company promised they would make no staff reductions for at least two years.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + reduction
   ▪ a big/large reduction You may have to take a big reduction in salary.
   ▪ a substantial/considerable reduction (=large enough to have an effect or be important) Farmers have suffered a substantial reduction in income.
   ▪ a significant reduction (=large and noticeable) There has been a significant reduction in traffic since the bypass was built.
   ▪ a massive reduction (=very large) There is no reason why the new technology should mean a massive reduction in employment.
   ▪ a dramatic/drastic reduction (=surprisingly large) The most immediate effect of retirement is a dramatic reduction in living standards.
   ▪ a sharp reduction (=large and quick) High interest rates brought about a sharp reduction in sales.
   ▪ a gradual reduction The markets are hoping for a gradual reduction in interest rates.
   ▪ a marked reduction (=very easy to notice) There has been a marked reduction in arrests since the ban on alcohol at stadiums.
   ▪ a 10%/40% etc reduction The 30 mph speed limit led to a 50 percent reduction in pedestrian deaths.
   ▪ a price reduction Retailers may introduce price reductions to attract custom away from their competitors.
   ▪ arms reduction They held talks about further arms reductions.
■ verbs
   ▪ make a reduction Significant reductions are being made in the defense budget.
■ reduction + NOUN
   ▪ a reduction plan/programme/scheme The terms of the treaty call for a three-phase troop reduction programme.
   ▪ reduction targets The agreement set strict reduction targets for carbon emissions.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ decrease used when the number, amount, or level of something becomes less than it used to be: There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths from lung cancer. | a 5% decrease in housing prices
   ▪ reduction used when the price, amount, or level of something is made lower: There will be further price reductions in the sales. | A small reduction in costs can mean a large increase in profits.
   ▪ cut used when a government or company reduces the price, amount, or level of something: a 1% cut in interest rates | tax cuts | It is possible that there will be further job cuts.
   ▪ drop/fall used when the number, amount, or level of something goes down, especially by a large amount: The figures showed a sharp fall in industrial output. | There was a dramatic drop in temperature.
   ▪ decline used when the number, amount, level, or standard of something goes down, especially gradually: During the 1970s, there was a gradual decline in the birthrate. | a decline in educational standards

🔑 re·duc·tionBrE /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ 🔊NAmE /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ 🔊 noun🔑 [countable, uncountable] ~ (in sth) an act of making sth less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller 减少；缩小；降低◆a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available医院的床位减少 33%◆There has been some reduction in unemployment. 失业人数有所减少。🔊🔊◆a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs成本的略微／显著／大幅度／急剧降低🔑 [countable] an amount of money by which sth is made cheaper 减价；折扣◆There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. 孩子和两个大人合住一间房可以打折。🔊🔊

buy, discount, loyalty card, purchase, receipt, reduction, refund, short-change, store card, voucher

[countable] a copy of a photograph, map, picture, etc. that is made smaller than the original one （照片、地图、图片等的）缩图，缩版 OPP enlargement [uncountable, countable] (chemistry 化学) the fact of adding one or more electrons to a substance or of removing oxygen from a substance 还原；去氧；脱氧  ➡  compare oxidation at oxidize a sauce made by boiling a liquid until it becomes thick 浓缩酱汁（将汤汁熬至浓稠而成）