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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
2.to lower in status or dignity
贬低,轻视,看不起,抹杀
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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