to reduce the rate of economic expansion
减少经济扩张的速度 (jiǎnshǎo jīngjì kuòzhāng de sùdù)
"Rising inflation can slow down growth in developing countries."
"上升的通货膨胀可能会减缓发展中国家的经济增长。" (shàngshēng de tōnghuò péngzhàng kěnéng huì jiǎnhuǎn fāzhǎn zhōng guójiā de jīngjì zēngzhǎng)
to sell an investment for money
to slow your pace in preparation for something
to reduce harmful gases released into the air
to say sorry to someone for something you did
to rest completely to regain energy
to prepare the way for something to happen later
