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IELTS学术词汇 (分数8-9) - 金额减少

在这里,你将学习一些与数量减少相关的英语单词,这些单词是学术雅思考试所必需的。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
exiguous
exiguous
[形容词]

extremely small in size or amount

微小的, 极少的

微小的, 极少的

Ex: The explorer had an exiguous supply of food for the long journey through the wilderness. 
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measly
measly
[形容词]

pitifully small or inadequate

微薄的, 不足的

微薄的, 不足的

Ex: The employee received a measly bonus at the end of the year, much less than expected. 
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meager
meager
[形容词]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

微薄的, 不足的

微薄的, 不足的

Ex: The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet. 
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skimpy
skimpy
[形容词]

lacking in adequacy or fullness

不足的, 不充分的

不足的, 不充分的

Ex: The restaurant offered a skimpy portion of fries with the meal. 
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abatement
abatement
[名词]

a reduction or lessening in the intensity, degree, or amount of something

减少, 减轻

减少, 减轻

Ex: The city implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the impact of traffic sounds in residential areas. 
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to decrement
to decrement
[动词]

to reduce the size, amount, or number of something

减少, 降低

减少, 降低

Ex: The team decided to decrement the budget for the upcoming project. 
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to deduct
to deduct
[动词]

to subtract or take away an amount or part from a total

扣除, 减去

扣除, 减去

Ex: The teacher instructed the students to deduct points for incorrect answers on the quiz. 
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to curtail
to curtail
[动词]

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

削减, 限制

削减, 限制

Ex: Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years. 
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to dwindle
to dwindle
[动词]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

减少, 缩小

减少, 缩小

Ex: The water level in the reservoir began to dwindle during the dry season. 
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to tail off
to tail off
[动词]

to decrease in quantity, intensity, or level over time

减少, 减弱

减少, 减弱

Ex: The excitement of the event began to tail off towards the end. 
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to ebb
to ebb
[动词]

to gradually decline or recede

衰退, 退去

衰退, 退去

Ex: As the storm continued, the wind ebbed, providing a momentary relief. 
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rarefied
rarefied
[形容词]

(of air) containing a lower-than-average amount of oxygen

稀薄的, 淡薄的

稀薄的, 淡薄的

Ex: The climbers struggled to breathe in the rarefied air at the summit of Mount Everest. 
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declining
declining
[形容词]

experiencing a gradual reduction or decrease in quality, quantity, or value over time

下降的, 衰退的

下降的, 衰退的

Ex: The company's declining sales figures indicated a need for a new marketing strategy. 
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downswing
downswing
[名词]

a downward trend in a business or economical activity

下降, 衰退

下降, 衰退

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to whittle down

to gradually reduce or decrease something by cutting away or eliminating bit by bit

逐渐削减, 一点点减少

逐渐削减, 一点点减少

Ex: To meet the weight limit, the traveler had to whittle down the contents of the suitcase, leaving behind non-essential items. 
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