lessen

英 [ˈlesn] 美 [ˈlɛsən]

vi.变少，减少；贬低，轻视，看不起

vt.减少（某事物），缩小

网络解释.减轻；缩小；减少；变小
词形变化:
过去式：lessened 过去式：lessened 过去式：lessening 过去式：lessens

v.1.减去,使变少释义下的同义词

subtract decimate thin away deduct out take deplete

2.减少释义下的同义词 bate decrease mitigate relax abate diminish lower slacken moderate ebb

3.减轻,缓和释义下的同义词 soothe quell underestimate extenuate allay modify temper softpedal ease relieve palliate moderate mollify assuage appease lighte

4.缩小,收缩,删节释义下的同义词 reduce constrict narrow condense clip contract abbreviate minify shrink truncate shorten cut curtail short retrench pare abridge

5.贬低释义下的同义词 dwindle fade decline away waste attenuate wane decay melt fail languish weaken erode wither shrivel

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。

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

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.

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