Reduce 的副词用法详解

什么是 “reduce”？

Reduce 是一个常用英语动词，意为“减少、降低、缩小”。它常用于描述数量、程度、规模等方面的下降。

Reduce 常见副词搭配

副词可以修饰动词 reduce，说明“如何减少”或“减少的程度”。以下是一些高频搭配：

• significantly（显著地）：The new policy significantly reduced traffic congestion.
• dramatically（急剧地）：Sales dramatically reduced after the scandal.
• slightly（略微地）：We slightly reduced the salt in the recipe.
• greatly（极大地）：Exercise greatly reduces stress levels.
• considerably（相当多地）：Fuel prices have considerably reduced travel demand.
• effectively（有效地）：This medicine effectively reduces fever.
• permanently（永久地）：The injury permanently reduced his mobility.
• temporarily（暂时地）：They temporarily reduced staff hours during the crisis.

语法小贴士

1. 副词通常放在动词 reduce 之后，或在宾语之后：
   ✅ They reduced costs significantly.
   ✅ They significantly reduced costs.（更正式/书面）
2. 避免使用双重副词（如 “very significantly”），除非强调语气极强。
3. 注意副词与上下文逻辑一致。例如，“permanently reduced” 表示不可逆变化，而 “temporarily reduced” 表示可恢复状态。

常见错误示例

❌ Incorrect: They reduced quickly the price.
✅ Correct: They quickly reduced the price. 或 They reduced the price quickly.

副词一般不插在动词和宾语之间（除非是短宾语且强调副词）。