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abatement

UK //əˈbeɪtmənt//US //əˈbeɪtmənt//

词源

源自中古英语 'abatement',来自古法语 'abatre'(意为“击倒”或“减少”),最终源于拉丁语 'battuere'(意为“击打”)。

noun

❶ 指数量、程度或强度的减少或减弱,常用于描述噪音、污染、税收或法律诉讼等方面的降低。

“The city has seen a significant abatement in air pollution since the new regulations were implemented.”

(自新法规实施以来,该市的空气污染显著减少。)

“Noise abatement measures were introduced to reduce disturbances from the construction site.”

(采取了降噪措施以减少建筑工地的干扰。)

同义词:reduction, decrease, diminution, lessening, decline

常见短语

noise abatement — 指采取措施减少噪音,通常用于城市规划或环境保护领域。

“The airport implemented noise abatement procedures to minimize disturbance to nearby residents.”

(机场实施了降噪程序,以减少对附近居民的干扰。)

tax abatement — 指政府或税务机关批准的税收减免,通常用于鼓励投资或支持特定行业。

“The new factory received a 10-year tax abatement to encourage local employment.”

(新工厂获得了10年的税收减免以鼓励当地就业。)