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。