lessen

英 ['les(ə)n] 美 ['lɛsn]
  • vt. 使…变小;使…减轻;使…变少
  • vi. 减少;减轻;变小
  • n. (Lessen)人名;(德、罗)莱森

中文词源


lessen 减轻

less,较小,-en,使。引申词义减轻。

英文词源


lessen (v.)
"to become less," c. 1300, from less + -en (1). Related: Lessened; lessening.

双语例句


1. Toolbelts free both hands and lessen the risk of dropping hammers.
工具腰带解放了双手,还减少了锤子掉落的风险。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Several drugs are used to lessen the severity of the symptoms.
使用了几种药来减轻症状。

来自柯林斯例句

3. The noise began to lessen.
噪音开始减弱。

来自《权威词典》

4. The flexibility of a man's muscles will lessen as he becomes old.
人老了肌肉的柔韧性将降低.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

5. Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.
经常运动有助于减轻痛感.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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