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    decline

    US /dɪˈklaɪn/

    ・

    UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

    A2TOEIC
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo bend towards the ground
    The branches of the tees decline to the ground under the weight of the snow
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lessen in quality or value
    Your health will decline as you age
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A lowering in quality or value
    The decline of our currency in another country was predicted
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo not accept an invitation or offer; refuse
    I will decline the candidacy if it is offered
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
    There has been a sharp decline in the number of students applying to that college.
    v.t.Transitive Verb(In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
    In Latin, you must decline nouns to show their case.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
    The decline of the noun 'mensa' is shown in the table.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo slope downward.
    The path declines sharply after the summit.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A downward slope.
    The decline of the hill was very steep.

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    • A recent poll from Gallup showed employee engagement in the US dropping for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36% engaged employees in 2020 to 34% in 2021.

      A recent poll from Gallup showed employee engagement in the US dropping for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36% engaged employees in 2020 to 34% in 2021.

    • for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36%

      for the first annual decline in a decade, dipping from 36%

    B1

    How This Chair Conquered the World

    07:32How This Chair Conquered the World
    • an argument against globalization as they represent a decline in local culture but we

      an argument against globalization as they represent a decline in local culture but we

    B1

    Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore

    02:24Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore
    • But the immigration consultancy firm also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats leave for Singapore.

      But the immigration consultancy firm also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats leave for Singapore.

    • also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats

      also notes a decline in Hong Kong's millionaire ranks as wealthy expats

    B1

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • Until recently global hunger was in decline...

      Until recently global hunger was in decline...

    B1

    Changes to make now for a longer and healthier life

    04:31Changes to make now for a longer and healthier life
    • and then kind of an emotional piece, which actually of the three is the only one that doesn't inevitably decline with age.

      and then kind of an emotional piece, which actually of the three is the only one that doesn't inevitably decline with age.

    B1

    How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist

    08:14How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist
    • People are grappling with a decline in real wages...

      People are grappling with a decline in real wages...

    B1

    Why does America love football? The answer is imperialism | Edge of Sports

    06:17Why does America love football? The answer is imperialism | Edge of Sports
    • Their platform is fear-based, fear of decline-ism, fear of the other and fear that we won't be able to keep what has already been conquered.  

      Their platform is fear-based, fear of decline-ism, fear of the other and fear that we won't be able to keep what has already been conquered.  

    B1

    10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse

    08:2510 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse
    • When you have an irregular sleep schedule, this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health.  

      When you have an irregular sleep schedule, this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health.  

    B1

    What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ

    05:34What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
    • This year, China announced its first population decline since 1961.

      This year, China announced its first population decline since 1961.

    • Despite reversing the one-child policy in 2016, China's fertility rate has continued to decline.

      Despite reversing the one-child policy in 2016, China's fertility rate has continued to decline.

    B1

    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • But those other animals do undergo reproductive senescence, or a decline in fertility with aging.

      But those other animals do undergo reproductive senescence, or a decline in fertility with aging.

    • or a decline in fertility with aging.

      or a decline in fertility with aging.

    B2