reduce
Произношение: [/ɹɪˈd(j)us/]
Слово
Контекст: «decrease in size or amount»
(verb) to make something smaller in size, amount, or number. Like when you have a big pile of toys and you put some away, you reduce the pile.
Пример
Eating more fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of getting sick.
Пример
Ignoring the warning signs can increase, not reduce, the chances of an accident.
Пример
How can we reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment?
Контекст: «make something simpler or easier»
(verb) to simplify something or make it easier to understand or use. Like when you have a long list of tasks and you check off some items, you reduce the list.
Пример
Using bullet points can help reduce a long report into key points.
Пример
Adding more details might complicate, not reduce, the clarity of the instructions.
Пример
How can we reduce the steps needed to complete this project?
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