Noun:
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the rate of shrinkage in size or number
- "A science fiction cannot not be regarded as a mere entertainment, but in fact it tells the reader much more."
"科幻小说不能简单地看成是供消遣的，而实际上它给读者展示更深刻的内容。"
- Excessive drinking in Irish universities is contributing to a high dropout rate, education officials said.
爱尔兰教育官员表示，一些大学生饮酒过量，造成高退学率。
