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lessening

UK //ˈlesənɪŋ//US //ˈlesənɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'lessenen',意为“减少”,由 'less'(较少)加后缀 '-en'(使…)构成。

noun

❶ 指数量、程度或强度的减少或降低,常用于描述某种情况或感觉的减弱过程。

“There has been a noticeable lessening of tension between the two countries.”

(两国之间的紧张局势明显有所缓和。)

“The doctor observed a lessening of the patient's pain after the treatment.”

(医生注意到治疗后病人的疼痛有所减轻。)

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

verb

❶ 使某物在数量、程度或强度上减少或降低,常用于描述主动采取措施减少某种情况。

“The new policy is aimed at lessening the impact of climate change.”

(新政策旨在减轻气候变化的影响。)

“She took deep breaths, lessening her anxiety before the speech.”

(她深呼吸,在演讲前减轻了自己的焦虑。)

同义词:reduce, decrease, diminish, lower, alleviate

常见短语

lessening of — 表示某种事物的减少或减弱,通常用于描述抽象概念如压力、兴趣或疼痛的降低。

“The lessening of public support forced the government to reconsider its policy.”

(公众支持的减少迫使政府重新考虑其政策。)