reduce

英语音标：[rɪˈdjuːs]
美语音标：[rɪˈdʊs]

v.
减少;缩小(尺寸、数量、价格等);(使)蒸发;减轻体重;节食;使还原

例句

If these measures also reduce unemployment, that is all to the good. 

要是这些措施也能降低失业率，那就不失为好事。

The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. 

目的是缓解高峰期间的交通状况。

They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption. 

他们制订并实施了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。