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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

diminish

英  [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • diminishes , diminishing , diminished

    1. [I 不及物动词] 使减少 , 变少

    When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity.

    近义词

    lessen , decrease

    双语例句

    例：

    The threat of nuclear war has diminished.

    核战的威胁变小了。

    例：

    Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.

    联邦制度旨在削弱中央政府的权力。

    例：

    Universities are facing grave problems because of diminishing resources.

    由于资源的减少，大学正面临着严重的问题。

    例：

    This could mean diminished public support for the war.

    这可能意味着公众对战争支持率的降低。

    2. [T 及物动词] 贬低

    If you diminish someone or something, you talk about them or treat them in a way that makes them appear less important than they really are.

    双语例句

    例：

    He never put her down or diminished her.

    他从未轻视或贬低过她。

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