reduction
gb/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1600
csökkentés, csökkenés, redukció
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
csökkentés
B1
csökkenés
B1
Vzorec užití:
a reduction in [something]
The company announced a significant reduction in staff numbers.
A vállalat jelentős létszámcsökkentést jelentett be.
We need to work on the reduction of plastic waste.
Dolgoznunk kell a műanyaghulladék csökkentésén.
There has been a reduction in crime rates this year.
The new law aims at the reduction of carbon emissions.
A 10% reduction in prices attracted more customers.
Učební příklady
There is a reduction in food prices.
Csökkennek az élelmiszerárak.
The doctor wants a reduction in my sugar intake.
Az orvos azt szeretné, ha csökkenteném a cukorbevitelemet.
We saw a reduction in noise after the window was fixed.
The school made a reduction in homework.
A reduction in costs helped the shop.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reduction' with 'discount'. 'Reduction' is the process of making something less, while 'discount' usually refers to a lower price offered to customers.
Význam
process of making smaller or less
Kolokace
price reduction
|risk reduction
|reduction in size
|waste reduction
|cost reduction
Synonyma
decrease (More general and common; can be used for both countable and uncountable changes.)
|
cutback (Often used for reductions in spending, staff, or services.)
Antonyma
increase (Opposite in meaning; refers to making something larger or greater.)
Témata
business
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The act of making something smaller or less.
The act or process of making something smaller, fewer, or less in amount, size, or importance.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
redukció
C1
Reduction occurs when copper ions gain electrons to form copper metal.
Redukció akkor következik be, amikor a rézionok elektronokat vesznek fel, és elemi rézzé alakulnak.
The reaction involves both oxidation and reduction steps.
A reakció oxidációs és redukciós lépéseket is magában foglal.
Hydrogen gas is produced by the reduction of protons.
Učební příklady
Reduction is when something gets more electrons.
A redukció az, amikor valami elektronokat vesz fel.
In this reaction, iron goes through reduction.
Ebben a reakcióban a vas redukción megy keresztül.
Reduction and oxidation happen together.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'reduction' with 'reducing amount'. In chemistry, it refers to electron gain, not making something smaller.
Význam
chemical gain of electrons
Kolokace
oxidation and reduction
|reduction reaction
|metal reduction
Synonyma
electron gain (Describes the same process but less commonly used as a term.)
Antonyma
oxidation (The opposite chemical process where electrons are lost.)
Témata
science
Definice
In chemistry, when a substance gains electrons or has a lower oxidation level.
In chemistry, the process by which an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons or decreases its oxidation state.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
redukció
C1
The chef served the steak with a red wine reduction.
A séf vörösbor-redukcióval tálalta a steaket.
Balsamic reduction adds sweetness to the salad.
A balzsamecet-redukció édes ízt ad a salátának.
The sauce is a simple lemon and butter reduction.
Učební příklady
I made a balsamic reduction for the salad.
Balzsamecet-redukciót készítettem a salátához.
The meat came with a wine reduction.
A húst borredukcióval tálalták.
We had fish with lemon reduction.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'reduction' here means less food; it actually means concentrated flavor by boiling down liquid.
Význam
thickened sauce by boiling down
Kolokace
wine reduction
|balsamic reduction
Synonyma
concentrate (General term for a liquid with reduced volume and intensified flavor.)
Témata
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definice
A sauce made thicker and stronger by cooking it until some liquid is gone.
A sauce or liquid that has been thickened and concentrated by boiling to evaporate water.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
reduction
IPA
GB/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - duc - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (duc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: reduction
- Plural: reduction, reductions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
reductions
noun
Core family
reduce
verb A2
Related words
reducer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
irreducible
adjective
Advanced or less common
reducible
adjective
reductive
adjective
Výrazy
price reduction
1/pɹˈaɪs ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
lowering the selling price
When the cost of something is made lower.
Příklady
- The store is offering a big price reduction on winter coats.
- We waited for a price reduction before buying the laptop.
risk reduction
1/ɹˈɪsk ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
making danger less likely
Doing things to make danger or harm less likely.
Příklady
- Seat belts are an important part of risk reduction in cars.
- The program focuses on risk reduction for heart disease.
waste reduction
1/wˈeɪst ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
producing less waste material
Making less trash or unwanted material.
Příklady
- Waste reduction is key to protecting the environment.
- The company started a waste reduction program.