declined
Произношение: [dɪˈklaɪnd]
Слово
Контекст: «refusal»
(verb) to say no to something or to not accept an offer. When someone asks you to do something, and you decide not to do it, you have declined their request.
Пример
She declined the invitation to the party because she had other plans.
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He did not decline the job offer; he accepted it with enthusiasm.
Пример
Did you decline the offer they made to you?
Контекст: «decrease»
(verb) to become less or lower in number, quality, or strength. Like when your favorite team’s chances of winning get reduced over time.
Пример
Over the years, the number of people smoking has declined significantly.
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The amount of pollution did not decline; it actually increased last year.
Пример
Have the prices declined since the summer?
Контекст: «lifespan»
(verb) when health or strength gets worse as time goes on. This is like when a person's body doesn't work as well as it did when they were younger.
Пример
As he grew older, his physical ability declined but he remained active.
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Her health did not decline suddenly; it took many years.
Пример
Do you think your energy levels will decline as you age?
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