减退 (jiǎn tuì) — to decline, to diminish, to ebb

Definition

减退 (jiǎn tuì) means a gradual decline in degree or intensity, used for interest, symptoms, or abilities. Unlike 下降 (a general drop in numbers or levels) or 衰退 (serious, often irreversible deterioration), 减退 is milder and often reversible.

verb

to declineto diminishto ebb

Examples

减退。
Tā de xìngqù zhújiàn jiǎn tuì le.
His interest gradually declined.
，减退。
Chī le yào yǐhòu, fāshāo de zhèngzhuàng kāishǐ jiǎn tuì.
After taking the medicine, the fever symptoms began to subside.
，减退。
Suízhe niánlíng zēngzhǎng, tā de yùndòng nénglì míngxiǎn jiǎn tuì.
As he ages, his athletic ability noticeably declines.

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