alleviate
/əˈliːvieɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5612 in the learning path
减轻；缓解
Definitions
v. to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe
减轻；缓解
Example
A warm bath helped alleviate the ache in my shoulders.
洗个热水澡帮助缓解了我的肩膀酸痛。
Expanding affordable housing could alleviate pressure on low-income families and reduce the risk of homelessness.
增加可负担住房可以减轻低收入家庭的压力，并降低无家可归的风险。
Collocations
- alleviate pain
- alleviate poverty
- alleviate pressure
- alleviate symptoms
Word family
- alleviation (n.)
Synonyms
- ease
- relieve
Antonyms
- aggravate
- worsen
Usage tip
直接接痛苦或问题；表示减轻，不一定彻底消除。
FAQ
- What does alleviate mean?
- to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe
- How is alleviate pronounced?
- UK /əˈliːvieɪt/, US /əˈliːvieɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
