The authorities are willing to permit a 【run-down】 in the countr

The authorities are willing to permit a 【run-down】 in the country’s international reserves over the next few years.
A、run away
B、reduction
C、enhancement
D、downward
【正确答案】：B
【题目解析】：run-down在这里意为”减少“；run away逃跑，失控；reduction减少；enhancement加强，增强；downward向下；故选B。