释义
v. 减少；减弱；降低
to become smaller or weaker, or make something so
v. 贬低；轻视
to make someone or something seem less important or valuable
例句
The pain in my ankle gradually diminished overnight.
一夜之间，我脚踝的疼痛逐渐减轻了。
Investment in reliable public transport can diminish dependence on private cars and improve air quality in crowded cities.
投资建设可靠的公共交通可以减少对私家车的依赖，改善拥挤城市的空气质量。
常用搭配
- diminish significantly ｜ 显著减少
- diminish in importance ｜ 重要性降低
- diminish the impact ｜ 减轻影响
- diminishing returns ｜ 递减的收益
词族
- diminished (adj.)
- diminishing (adj.)
- diminution (n.)
近义
- decrease
- reduce
- lessen
反义
- increase
- enhance
用法提示
既可及物也可不及物：信心可diminish，也可被削弱。
常见问题
- diminish 是什么意思？
- v. 减少；减弱；降低；v. 贬低；轻视
- diminish 怎么发音？
- 英音 /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/，美音 /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
