decline
Произношение: [dɪˈklaɪn]
Контекст: «change»
(verb) to become less in number or amount. It’s like when fewer kids show up to play at the park as time goes on.
Пример
The number of visitors to the museum has declined this year due to the weather.
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The amount of candy in the jar did not decline because everyone was still eating it.
Пример
Why did the sales decline in the last few months?
Контекст: «refusal»
(verb) to say no to something. Imagine if someone asks you to play a game and you just don’t want to; that’s declining their offer.
Пример
She decided to decline the invitation to the party because she had other plans.
Пример
He did not decline the offer to join the soccer team and excitedly accepted it.
Пример
Did you decline the chance to go on the field trip?
Контекст: «change»
(noun) a decrease in something. Like when the number of blooms on a plant is fewer than before; that’s a decline.
Пример
There was a noticeable decline in the population of certain fish in the river last year.
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There was not a decline in the number of students attending the school; it remained steady.
Пример
What caused the decline in temperatures during the winter?
Контекст: «refusal»
(noun) the act of saying no. If you don't want to go to a friend's birthday party, your decline is your way of saying you won't go.
Пример
Her decline of the job offer surprised everyone at the meeting.
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His acceptance of the position was not a decline; he was very happy to take it.
Пример
What was the reason for her decline to participate in the competition?