decline

D.J.:[diˈklain] K.K.:[dɪˈklaɪn]

n.

  1. 下降, 减少, 衰退
    • There has been a sharp decline in profits this year.
      今年的利润大幅度下降。

vt. & vi.

  1. 辞谢; 谢绝(邀请等)
    • We asked her to come to our party, but she declined.
      我们请她来参加我们的晚会, 但是她谢绝了。
    • The boy declined to answer a question.
      那男孩拒绝回答问题。

vi.

  1. (太阳)落下
    • The sun is declining.
      太阳在落山。

网络词典

decline

英 dɪˈklaɪn 美 dɪˈklaɪn
动词中文翻译 中文翻译:下降
同义词: ['fall', 'diminish', 'decrease', 'wane', 'recede', 'decline', 'abate', 'diminish', 'slump', 'falter', 'recede', 'deteriorate', 'wane']

例句:

  1. 1. The population of the city is declining due to aging and immigration.
    由于老龄化和移民,该城市的人口正在下降。
  2. 2. The economy is on the decline as the government cuts spending.
    由于政府削减支出,经济正在下滑。
  3. 3. The popularity of the movie has been declining in recent years.
    近年来,这部电影的受欢迎程度一直在下降。