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alleviation [əli:vieiʃən]    添加到生词本 复制网址
基本释义
  • n. 减轻,缓和,镇痛物
词形变化
  • 时　态：al·le·vi·at·ed, al·le·vi·at·ing, al·le·vi·ates
    名　词：al·le'vi·a'tor
英英解释

  • 　2个名词解释

    1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
      [同] alleviation, assuagement, relief
      [例]
      • as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
    2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
      [同] easement, easing, alleviation, relief
      [例]
      • he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain