to reduce the strength or amount of something
减少某物的强度或数量 (jian shao mou wu de qiang du huo shu liang)
"We may need to dial back the advertising spend."
"我们可能需要减少广告支出。" (Wo men ke neng xu yao jian shao guang gao zhi chu.)
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Something that is very expensive.
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
to absorb or receive information quickly
enjoyable activities; playful behavior