1、abuse
滥用;恶习;
In the past they have been the target of racist abuse.
过去,他们一直是种族虐待的对象 。
2、reduction
减少;降低;
The company has made heroic efforts at cost reduction.
公司在降低成本方面付出了艰苦卓绝的努力 。
They are lobbying for a reduction in defence spending.
他们正在为减少国防开支而游说议员 。