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diminish
[英] [diˈminiʃ] [美] [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ] 生词本

vt.

vi.

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1. V-ERG （使）减小;（使）减弱;（使）降低 When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity. 

  • The threat of nuclear war has diminished...

    核战争的威胁已经减小了。

  • Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state...

    联邦制旨在削弱中央政府的权力。

  • Universities are facing grave problems because of diminishing resources...

    由于资源的减少，大学正面临严峻的问题。

2. VERB 贬低;轻视 If you diminish someone or something, you talk about them or treat them in a way that makes them appear less important than they really are. 

  • He never put her down or diminished her...

    他从未奚落或贬低过她。

  • He could no longer cope; he relied on me, and felt diminished by it.

    他再也无法承受，他依赖我，却因此觉得是受了轻贱。

Verb

1. decrease in size, extent, or range;

  • "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"
  • "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"
  • "her weight fall to under a hundred pounds"
  • "his voice fell to a whisper"

2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of;

  • "don't belittle your colleagues"
1. As people approach old age, their energies may diminish.
接近老年时，人的精力就衰退了。

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. Diminish the revenue by reducing tax.
由于减税而使这个国家的税收减少。

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3. He likes to diminish the skill of others.
他喜欢贬低别人的技术。

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4. We should try to diminish the cost of production.
我们应尽力减少生产成本。

来自《简明英汉词典》