diminish

动词

UK/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
US/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/

定义 diminish 动词

  1. C1TransitiveIntransitive

    to make or become smaller, less significant, or less in amount, quality, or intensity

    • I don't intend to belittle her accomplishments, but it's true she received considerable support.

    • These memories will not fade or lessen with the passage of time.

    • His actions have considerably undermined his reputation in the eyes of many.