As a result,there is a reduction in the number of nodes,or joints, that produce groups of flowers along stems.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

In other words, the reduction of excitation is obviously something that the pleasure principle is all about.

换句话说快乐原则关注的不就是,减少兴奋吗？

耶鲁公开课 - 文学理论导论课程节选

She needs to know this enzyme works by both acid base chemistry, and oxidation reduction.

她要知道酶催化，她需要知道这种酶,在酸碱环境下的反应和氧化还原反应。

麻省理工公开课 - 化学原理课程节选

Still, he points to some hopeful signs -- including a large reduction in the child death rate in Malawi.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

The truth is a reduction, a simplification.

真理是减少简化后的。

耶鲁公开课 - 现代诗歌课程节选

The scientists suggest that this causes a reduction in pressure on the land where the plates meet.

VOA: special.2009.07.07

Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

He says the team will now study whether female partners of the men in the study experienced any reduction of risk of the diseases.

VOA: special.2009.04.01

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is leading an effort called the National Salt Reduction Initiative.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

A treatment could include a combination of stress-reduction methods and drugs such as painkillers and steroids.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

The new agreement replaces the nineteen ninety-one Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as START-One.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

If a lender agrees to a reduction, the government would partly match the amount.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

A brown out is an expression for a reduction in electric power.

VOA: special.2009.11.15

The target is a two-thirds reduction by twenty fifteen.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

The European Union has the most ambitious target of 30 percent reduction, while Japan recently announced a 25 percent reduction target.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Russia and the United States are continuing to hammer out the details of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Referring to the joint statement issued by the presidents, Nesterenko reiterated several areas of cooperation, including strategic arms reduction.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02

U.N.International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Deputy Director Helena Molin-Valdes told VOA health facilities need to be at the center of disaster relief.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

Gapstur credits the reduction in cigarette smoking, sparked by education campaigns, smoke-free laws,taxes and social policies for that.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

The report concludes, "A substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products."

VOA: standard.2010.06.04

"If they do both, they have an 89 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

And the way to do it is to make sure that the deficit reduction plan is credible.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

"Now the question arises whether we can quantify it into a precise emission reduction targets number.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

Ambassador Beyrle points to the recent Strategic Arms Reduction Agreement as a sign of better relations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.07

Mr.Singh,in recent days, has said his government is not yet ready to quantify reduction targets but he has left the door open to that.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

So far,Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has only offered a limited reduction in new building.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

Many nations have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but are falling short of the target reduction of 25 to 40 percent of 1990 levels.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Before returning to the talks they said developed nations are trying to sideline the Kyoto Protocol a legally binding deal that set reduction targets for 2012.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17

If they drink three cups of green tea, three times a week, they also have a 50 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer."

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

"Defense Secretary Gates has long made reducing Afghan civilian casualties a top priority, and Morrell says there has been a 40 percent reduction so far this year.

VOA: standard.2009.06.08