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【GRE词汇量】今日词汇:Lessen

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今日词汇

Lessen

[ˈlesn]

 

Definition of lessen

 

1.to reduce in size, extent, or degree

v. 减少(某事物),缩小,变小

☆ lessen the pain

缩小

2.to lower in status or dignity

贬低,轻视,看不起,抹杀

轻视

Examples of lessen in a Sentence

 

The pain will lessen over time.

痛苦会随着时间减轻。

 

Medication helps lessen the severity of the symptoms.

药物有助于减轻症状的严重程度。

 

The Japanese should lessen their working hours.
日本人应该减少工作时数。

 

Synonyms

abate,de-escalate,decline,decrease,die (away or down or out),diminish,drain (away),drop (off),dwindle,ease,ebb,fall,fall, lower, ratchet(down),recede,relent,remit,shrink,subside,taper, wane

 

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