Downgrade 对比 Lower 对比 Reduce

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Downgrade

前 5000(相当常见)

Lower

前 1000(非常常见)B2verb

Reduce

前 1000(非常常见)A2verb
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发音🇬🇧 //ˈdaʊnɡreɪd//🇺🇸 //ˈdaʊnɡreɪd//🇬🇧 /["/ˈləʊə(r)/","/ˈləʊəz/","/ˈləʊəd/","/ˈləʊərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈləʊər/","/ˈləʊərz/","/ˈləʊərd/","/ˈləʊərɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈdjuːs/","/rɪˈdjuːsɪz/","/rɪˈdjuːst/","/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈduːs/","/rɪˈduːsɪz/","/rɪˈduːst/","/rɪˈduːsɪŋ/"]/
含义让某样东西变得不那么重要或者质量变差。To make something less important or lower in quality.使某物变得不那么高或减少它。to make something less high or to decrease it使某物在数量、大小或程度上变小。Make something smaller in amount, size, or degree.
例句The company decided to downgrade the software to fix the bugs.The manager decided to lower the prices to attract more customers.The company plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using more sustainable materials.
语域中性中性中性
常见程度前 5000(相当常见)前 1000(非常常见)前 1000(非常常见)
CEFR 等级-B2A2
词性verbverb
搭配downgrade software, downgrade status, downgrade services, downgrade an account, downgrade a productcarefully, gently, gradually, into, onto, to, carefully, gently, gradually, into, onto, toconsiderably, dramatically, drastically, aim to, attempt to, seek to, by, in, from, an attempt to reduce something, an effort to reduce something, measures to reduce something
反义-raise, increase, elevateincrease, expand, enlarge
常见错误Using 'downgrade' when 'upgrade' is intended., Confusing 'downgrade' as an intransitive verb (does not take an object)., Incorrect preposition use, such as saying 'downgrade to' instead of 'downgrade from'.Confused with 'lowered' when describing past actions., Incorrectly using 'lower' as an adjective instead of a verb., Mistaking 'lower' for 'less' in some contexts.Confused with 'deduce' which means to conclude or infer., Using 'reduce' without an object (e.g. 'reduce it' instead of directly stating what to reduce)., Mistaking 'reduce' for 'reduction' in sentences.
用法说明常用于商业和技术领域。避免在过于随意的谈话中使用。Commonly used in business and technology contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.在提到物理或比喻上减少某物时使用'降低'。在大多数情况下都合适,但在过于正式的写作中要避免使用。Use 'lower' when referring to reducing something physically or metaphorically. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.在谈论使某物变小或减少数量时使用'减少'。它可以在正式报告中使用,也可以在日常对话中非正式使用。避免在意图增加的情况下使用。Use 'reduce' when talking about making something smaller or less in quantity. It can be used formally in reports or informally in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in contexts where the increase is intended.

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常见问题:Downgrade 对比 Lower 对比 Reduce

Downgrade、Lower和Reduce 有什么区别?

Downgrade: To make something less important or lower in quality. Lower: to make something less high or to decrease it Reduce: Make something smaller in amount, size, or degree.

哪个更高级:Downgrade、Lower和Reduce?

Lower 级别最高,在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

能各给一个例子吗?

Downgrade: The company decided to downgrade the software to fix the bugs. Lower: The manager decided to lower the prices to attract more customers. Reduce: The company plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using more sustainable materials.

我可以互换使用 Downgrade、Lower和Reduce 吗?

不总是。Downgrade、Lower和Reduce 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。