diminish

動詞

UK/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
US/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/

定義 diminish 動詞

  1. C1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

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

    减少;缩减;降低

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

      我无意贬低她的成就,但确实她得到了相当大的支持。

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

      这些记忆不会随着时间的流逝而褪色或减少。

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

      他的行为已经在很大程度上削弱了他在许多人眼中的声誉。