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mitigate
UK //ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt//US //ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt//
词源
源自拉丁语 mitigare，由 mitis（温和的）和 agere（做、驱动）组成，字面意思是'使温和'。
verb
❶ 减轻或缓和某事物的负面影响，通常指减少问题、痛苦或危险的严重程度。
“Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of climate change.”
（植树有助于减轻气候变化的影响。）
“The government took measures to mitigate the economic crisis.”
（政府采取措施缓解经济危机。）
同义词:alleviate, lessen, reduce, diminish, ease
常见短语
mitigate against — 采取措施以防止或减少某种风险或不良后果的发生。
“Vaccination helps mitigate against the spread of infectious diseases.”
（疫苗接种有助于防止传染病的传播。）