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bates

UK /beɪts/US /beɪts/

词源

源自中古英语 'baten',意为减少或减弱,可能与古法语 'battre'(打击)有关。

verb

❶ 指逐渐减少或减弱某事物,通常用于描述情绪、光线或强度的逐渐降低。

“The storm's fury bated as the night wore on.”

(随着夜深,风暴的猛烈逐渐减弱。)

“Her excitement bated when she realized the truth.”

(当她意识到真相时,她的兴奋感逐渐消退。)

同义词:diminish, lessen, abate

常见短语

with bated breath — 形容非常紧张或期待地等待某事发生,通常用于形容屏住呼吸的状态。

“The audience waited with bated breath for the final result.”

(观众屏住呼吸等待最终结果。)