diminish
[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ]
vt.
(使)减少,缩小;
减弱…的权势;
[乐]减半音;
vi.
变小或减少;
逐渐变细;
例句:
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Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.
联邦制旨在削弱中央政府的权力。
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We should try to diminish the cost of production.
我们应尽力减少生产成本.
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As people approach old age, their energies may diminish.
接近老年时, 人的精力就衰退了.
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It has to diminish, for good or otherwise.
来自SA
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He felt the burning pain in his arm diminish.
来自NEWYORKER
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I don't say that to diminish the discovery.
来自SA
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The cost of the production greatly diminished.
生产成本大大地减少了。
来自《权威词典》
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The campers's food supply gradually diminished as the days were on.
随着一天天地过去,野营人的食物逐渐减少了。
来自《权威词典》