Definition
减下 is a verb meaning 'to reduce' or 'to lower', often used in contexts like reducing speed, volume, or intensity. It's a directional verb compound (V+下) where 下 adds the sense of 'downward' or 'decrease'. You can use it with concrete things like speed (减下速度) or abstract things like pressure (减下压力).
v
to reduceto lower (speed, volume, intensity, etc.)
Examples
- 减下，。Qǐng jiǎn xià chē sù, qiánmiàn yǒu xuéxiào.Please reduce your speed; there's a school ahead.
- 减下，。Tā bǎ yīnliàng jiǎn xià le, yǐmiǎn chǎo dào línjū.He turned down the volume so as not to disturb the neighbors.
- 减下。Gōngsī juédìng jiǎn xià shēngchǎn chéngběn lái tígāo lìrùn.The company decided to reduce production costs to increase profits.
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