토익단어 85, decrease, decline, diminish, 영어단어 차이점 알아보기!
#decrease #decline #diminish
Decrease - (량) 줄어들다//줄이다
Decline - (량/질/상태) 떨어지다
Diminish - (크기) 줄어들다//줄이다
Decrease [예문]
1. Average house prices decreased by 5% last year.
2. The rate of inflation decreased to 5% last year.
3. There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
Decline [예문]
1. The birthrate is on the decline.
2. Her health declined rapidly and latterly she never left the house.
3. The party's popularity has declined in the opinion polls.
Diminish [예문]
1. Their power has diminished steadily.
2. Nothing can diminish their contribution.
3. He likes to diminish the skill of others.