ˌscale sth↔ˈdown(NAmE alsoˌscale sth↔ˈback)to reduce the number, size or extent of sth减少（数量）；缩小（规模或范围）We are thinking of scaling down our training programmes next year.我们考虑在明年缩小培训计划。The IMF has scaled back its growth forecasts for the next decade.国际货币基金组织已经调低了它对未来十年的增长预测。synonyms atcut |