reduction
gb/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
B1
Английский
~ 1600
csökkentés, csökkenés, redukció
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
1
csökkentés
B1
csökkenés
B1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
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.
Значение
process of making smaller or less
Коллокации
price reduction
|risk reduction
|reduction in size
|waste reduction
|cost reduction
Синонимы
decrease (More general and common; can be used for both countable and uncountable changes.)
|
cutback (Often used for reductions in spending, staff, or services.)
Антонимы
increase (Opposite in meaning; refers to making something larger or greater.)
Темы
business
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The act of making something smaller or less.
The act or process of making something smaller, fewer, or less in amount, size, or importance.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'reduction' with 'reducing amount'. In chemistry, it refers to electron gain, not making something smaller.
Значение
chemical gain of electrons
Коллокации
oxidation and reduction
|reduction reaction
|metal reduction
Синонимы
electron gain (Describes the same process but less commonly used as a term.)
Антонимы
oxidation (The opposite chemical process where electrons are lost.)
Темы
science
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes think 'reduction' here means less food; it actually means concentrated flavor by boiling down liquid.
Значение
thickened sauce by boiling down
Коллокации
wine reduction
|balsamic reduction
Синонимы
concentrate (General term for a liquid with reduced volume and intensified flavor.)
Темы
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
reduction
IPA
GB/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
Слоги и ударение
re - duc - tion (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (duc)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: reduction
- Plural: reduction, reductions
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
price reduction
1/pɹˈaɪs ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
lowering the selling price
When the cost of something is made lower.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Waste reduction is key to protecting the environment.
- The company started a waste reduction program.