Language Point 8

The information learned shows increases or decreases. Important trends emerge in each field. (Para. 2)

Meaning: From the information one has acquired, one can see the developments or declines of the field, and even important directions of the development of the field.

decrease: n. reducing, becoming less

There has been a decrease in the number of young people out of work.

年輕人的失業率下降了。

v. reduce, become less

The population growth in that city is decreasing by 1.5% each year.

那個城市的人口增長率每年下降1.5%。

I have spent a lot of money this week, so the amount of money in my account has decreased.

這個星期我花了許多錢，所以我賬戶上的錢減少了。