abate
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bate
ˈbeɪt
beit
British pronunciation
/ɐbˈe‍ɪt/

“abate”的英语定义和含义

to abate
01

减弱, 缓和

to lessen in intensity or severity
Intransitive
to abate definition and meaning
example
例子
After the storm passed, the wind began to abate, and the rain eased to a drizzle.
风暴过后,风开始减弱,雨也变成了毛毛雨。
As the firefighters worked tirelessly, the flames gradually began to abate, and the smoke cleared.
当消防员不知疲倦地工作时,火焰逐渐开始减弱,烟雾也消散了。
02

减少, 减轻

to lessen the power or intensity of something
Transitive: to abate an undesirable situation
example
例子
Efforts to control pollution are currently underway, aiming to abate environmental damage.
控制污染的努力目前正在进行中,旨在减轻环境破坏。
The medication has successfully abated the symptoms of the illness.
药物成功地减轻了疾病的症状。
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