declineとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
ディクライン US /dɪˈklaɪn/ UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
1. a gradual and continuous loss of amount, numbers, quality etc.
衰退, 退歩, 没落; 堕落; 下落, 減少, 低下; 暴落; 悪化
The population decline will not stop.
Verb 動詞
ディクライン US /dɪˈklaɪn/ UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
1. become less in amount, numbers, quality etc.
衰える, 衰退する, 弱くなる, 悪くなる
decline in popularity
2. politely refuse to accept an invitation, offer, etc.
丁重に断る
I'm very sorry to have to declined your invitation.