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更新时间:2026-05-15 22:08:08   栏目: 英语词典

音标

英 [dɪˈklaɪn]；美 [dɪˈklaɪn]

意思

动词：

下降；减少；衰退。常用来描述数量、质量、水平、力量等方面逐渐降低。

婉拒；谢绝。指礼貌地拒绝别人的邀请、提议等。

 

名词：下降；衰退；减少，表示事物发展过程中走向低落的状态 。

造句

The number of tourists to this city has been declining in recent years.
近年来，到这座城市旅游的游客数量一直在下降。

Her health has declined significantly since she retired.
自从退休后，她的健康状况明显衰退了。

I invited him to the party, but he declined politely.
我邀请他参加聚会，但他礼貌地拒绝了。

The company's profits declined last quarter due to fierce competition.
由于激烈的竞争，该公司上个季度的利润下降了。

The quality of the product seems to be declining.
这个产品的质量似乎在下降。

He declined the offer of a promotion because he didn't want more responsibilities.
他拒绝了升职的提议，因为他不想承担更多责任。

The population of some bird species is declining rapidly.
一些鸟类的数量正在迅速减少。

The old man's mental faculties have declined with age.
随着年龄的增长，这位老人的智力有所衰退。

She declined to comment on the controversial issue.
她拒绝就这个有争议的问题发表评论。

The industry has been in decline for several years.
这个行业已经衰退好几年了。

初学英语怎么运用

口语运用

日常交流：在谈论生活中的变化时使用。例如：“I noticed that the prices of fruits are declining these days.（我注意到最近水果价格在下降。）”

社交场合：当需要拒绝别人的邀请时。“Thank you for inviting me to the concert, but I have to decline. I already have other plans.（谢谢你邀请我去听音乐会，但我不得不拒绝。我已经有其他安排了。）”

 

写作运用

描述趋势：在写关于经济、环境等方面的报告或文章时，描述数据或现象的变化趋势。“In recent years, the demand for traditional cameras has been in decline due to the popularity of smartphones.（近年来，由于智能手机的普及，传统相机的需求量一直在下降。）”

叙事写作：在讲述故事时，描述人物的行为或事件的发展。“He declined the help from his friends, believing he could solve the problem alone.（他拒绝了朋友们的帮助，相信自己能独自解决问题。）”

 

学习积累

对比记忆：将“decline”与“increase（增加）”对比记忆，明确它们是相反意义的词，通过对比加深对“decline”含义的理解。

阅读积累：在阅读英语文章时，留意“decline”出现的语境，学习它在不同句子结构和主题中的用法，积累相关的表达方式。

 

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