to reduce speed; to slow down

jiǎn sù

j+iǎn·3rd tones+ù·4th tone

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Attention. Slow down. Dangerous turn at 200 meters.

注意，减速，距离200米处有个险弯。

When you are driving, you should slow down on corners.

当您开车的时候，应该在转弯处减速。

The train slowed and blared its horn as it approached the railway crossing.

火车在快到交叉路口的时候减速、按喇叭。

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