Decline and decrease 兩詞區別
A Q&A of the Week programme about the words decline and decrease.
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"Could you kindly explain the differences between the two similar words: decrease and decline? I'm always confused about how to use them properly."
Vicky Huang
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In this programme we explore the differences between the words 'decrease' and 'decline'.
Although they can mean similar things, there are differences.
For example, look at these two sentences:
He thought about it for a long time, then he decreased the offer.
He thought about it for a long time, then he declined the offer.
Do you know the difference in meaning?
Listen to the programme to find out.
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