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diminution

名词

UK/ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌdɪm.əˈnuː.ʃᵊn/

定义 diminution 名词

  1. CountableUncountable

    A reduction in size, extent, or importance.

    • His medication dosage saw a gradual diminution as his health improved.

    • Over time, there has been a noticeable diminution in the city's influence.

    • The implementation of the policy led to a diminution in the number of people living in poverty.