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Chinese dictionary
v.reduce the number of something by selecting
商务飞机订单减少后公司精减了650000名工人。
The company laid off 650,000 workers after commercial-jet orders dried up.
精减开支
cut expenses
精减人员
downsize the workforce
比较大的公司都在计划精减在美国的运营。
The larger companies are all planning to downsize their US operations.
Word usage
- Note"精减" is different from "精简". "精减" means the reduction of the number after selection; "精简" means the simplification of institutions and content after adjustment.