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decreasing
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify a noun, indicating that it is becoming smaller or fewer.
Translations
The decreasing prices pleased consumers.
Уменьшающиеся цены порадовали потребителей.
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The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
Gerund or verbal noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller or fewer.
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Decreasing of rainfall has affected agriculture.
Уменьшение количества осадков повлияло на сельское хозяйство.
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A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
decreasing
Gerund
decreased
Past Simple
decreased
Past Participle
decreasing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/
US
/dɪˈkris/
(homograph)
Translations
They decided to decrease the budget for the project.
Они решили сокращать бюджет на проект.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% next year.
Компания планирует уменьшать выбросы углекислого газа на 20% в следующем году.
The government is taking measures to decrease unemployment rates.
Правительство принимает меры, чтобы снижать уровень безработицы.
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The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.
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There was a noticeable decrease in the number of visitors to the museum this year.
The decrease in temperature was sudden and unexpected.