alleviate

英 [ə'liːvɪeɪt] 美 [ə'livɪ'et]
  • vt. 减轻,缓和

助记提示


1. al- "to" + levi- + -ate.
2. => to lighten.
3. lev-/levi-词根语单词light (adj.)同源。
4. elevator, lever => alleviate.

中文词源


alleviate 缓和

前缀al-同ad-. 词根lev, 轻,同lever, light.

英文词源


alleviate (v.)
late 15c., from Middle French allevier or directly from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare "to lighten," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + levis "light" in weight (see lever). Related: Alleviated; alleviating.

双语例句


1. Nowadays, a great deal can be done to alleviate back pain.
如今,减轻背部疼痛可以有许多方法。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Tranquillizers help alleviate the distressing symptoms of anxiety.
镇静剂有助于缓解焦虑所带来的不安症状。

来自柯林斯例句

3. A number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem.
采取了一系列措施缓解这个问题。

来自《权威词典》

4. The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Nothing could alleviate his distress.
什么都不能减轻他的痛苦.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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