| 词汇 | diminish |
| 释义 | diminish 1 ENTRIES FOUND: diminish (verb) diminish /dəˈmɪnɪʃ/ verb diminishes; diminished; diminishing diminish /dəˈmɪnɪʃ/ verb diminishes; diminished; diminishing Learner's definition of DIMINISH 1 : to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.（使）变小，减少，减弱 [+ object] The passing years did nothing to diminish [=decrease, lessen] their friendship.流逝的岁月并冲淡他们的友情。 The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.疾病的暴发严重削弱了军队的战斗力。 [no object] My interest in the subject has steadily diminished. [=dwindled]我对这个课题的兴趣越来越小。 The drug's side effects should diminish over time.这种药的副作用会随着时间逐渐减弱。 2 [+ object] : to lessen the authority or reputation of (someone or something)削弱（权威）；降低（声望） Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions.没有什么能够贬低他所做贡献的重要性。 : to describe (something) as having little value or importance贬损；贬低 I don't mean to diminish [=belittle, disparage] her accomplishments.我不是故意贬低她的成就。 — diminishment /dəˈmɪnɪʃmənt/ noun [noncount] the diminishment of her reputation对她名誉的贬低 |
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