释义 |
phase-down|ˈfeɪzdaʊn| [f. phase v. 3.] A gradual reduction or planned decrease.
1968Times 12 Feb. 17 The best scope for achieving economies in clerical staff will probably come on the female side, where the turnover is rapid and any required phasedown can thus be acquired easily in a relatively short time. 1972Lebende Sprachen XVII. 135/1 The systems division has reported the phase-down of its program office. 1973Times 10 Oct. 19/8 An employee has a progressively shorter working year (the phase-down being at the rate of one, two or perhaps three weeks per annum). |