单词abate

中文含义：减少，减弱

英语词性：动词

美式发音：[əˈbeɪt]

同义词：diminish, decrease, lessen

易混淆单词：ebb, wane

双语例句：

• The storm is beginning to abate. (暴风雨即将减弱。
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• He waited for the pain to abate. (他等待着疼痛减轻。
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• The excitement in the stadium abated after the home team scored. (主队得分后，体育场里的兴奋情绪逐渐减弱。
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• The snowfall didn’t abate until early morning. (下雪直到凌晨才逐渐停了下来。
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