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abatement in Chinese

abatement in Chinese is 推理 — abatement means a reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.

abatement in Chinese

推理
noun
Pronounced: tuī lǐ
An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax. [Late 15th century.]

What does "abatement" mean?

  1. noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
    "The council ordered noise abatement measures after complaints from neighbours."
  2. noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
    "Asbestos abatement added three months to the renovation schedule."
  3. noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.
    "The suit went into abatement when the defendant died."
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abatement in a sentence

  • The council ordered noise abatement measures after complaints from neighbours.
  • Homeowners over 65 qualify for a small tax abatement.
  • Asbestos abatement added three months to the renovation schedule.
  • The suit went into abatement when the defendant died.

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What is "abatement" in Chinese?

"abatement" in Chinese is 推理. abatement means: A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.

How do you pronounce 推理?

"abatement" in Chinese is 推理, pronounced "tuī lǐ".

How do you use "abatement" in a sentence?

Example: "The council ordered noise abatement measures after complaints from neighbours." In Chinese, "abatement" is 推理.

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