Definition
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减少
jiǎn shǎo
减少指的是减少某种事物的数量、程度或强度。
To cut back means to reduce the quantity, degree, or intensity of something.
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为了保护环境,我们需要减少塑料的使用。
wèile bǎohù huánjìng, wǒmen xūyào jiǎnshǎo sùliào de shǐyòng.
To protect the environment, we need to cut back on the use of plastic.
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医生建议我减少盐的摄入量。
yīshēng jiànyì wǒ jiǎnshǎo yán de shèrù liàng.
The doctor advised me to cut back on my salt intake.
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公司决定减少开支以应对经济危机。
gōngsī juédìng jiǎnshǎo kāizhī yǐ yìngduì jīngjì wēijī.
The company decided to cut back on expenses to cope with the economic crisis.