diminish

🇺🇸 /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
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标签 TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
verb
C1

to become or make something smaller or weaker

The pain will diminish over time.

疼痛会随着时间的推移而减轻。

C1

to make someone or something seem less important

Don't let criticism diminish your confidence.

不要让批评削弱你的信心。

translation

v. 减弱, 贬低

词形变化

3rd Present diminishes
Past diminished
Perfect diminished
Progressive diminishing