好词典

ameliorated

UK //əˈmiːliəreɪtɪd//US //əˈmiːliəreɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ameliorare',意为 '使更好',由 'melior'(更好的)派生而来。

verb

❶ 指通过改进或调整使某事物变得更好,常用于描述改善状况、条件或关系等。

“The new policy ameliorated the living conditions of the poor.”

(新政策改善了穷人的生活条件。)

“Her kindness ameliorated the tense atmosphere in the room.”

(她的善意缓和了房间里紧张的气氛。)

同义词:improved, enhanced, better, alleviated, upgraded

常见短语

ameliorate the situation — 指采取措施使某种不利的情况得到改善或缓解。

“The government took steps to ameliorate the situation after the disaster.”

(政府在灾难后采取措施改善情况。)