to lessen
01
减少, 减轻
to become smaller in extent, size, or range
Intransitive
例子
Stress levels often lessen with regular exercise and relaxation.
压力水平通常会随着定期锻炼和放松而减轻。
As the storm passed, the winds lessened, and the waves calmed.
随着风暴过去，风减弱了，海浪也平静了下来。
02
减少, 减轻
to reduce the amount or degree of something
Transitive: to lessen degree of something
例子
Hiring additional staff can lessen the workload on existing employees.
雇佣额外的员工可以减轻现有员工的工作量。
Taking painkillers can lessen the intensity of the headache.
服用止痛药可以减轻头痛的强度。
词汇树
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