词汇图鉴diminish
一夜之间,我脚踝的疼痛逐渐减轻了。
C1 · v.

diminish

UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

减少;减弱;降低;贬低;轻视

v. 减少;减弱;降低

v. 贬低;轻视

打开完整学习空间

例句

The pain in my ankle gradually diminished overnight.

一夜之间,我脚踝的疼痛逐渐减轻了。

Investment in reliable public transport can diminish dependence on private cars and improve air quality in crowded cities.

投资建设可靠的公共交通可以减少对私家车的依赖,改善拥挤城市的空气质量。

常用搭配

  • diminish significantly|显著减少
  • diminish in importance|重要性降低
  • diminish the impact|减轻影响
  • diminishing returns|递减的收益

词形与相关词

diminished (adj.) · diminishing (adj.) · diminution (n.)

用法提示

既可及物也可不及物:信心可diminish,也可被削弱。