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基本释义
  • vt.
    vi. (使)减少,(使)变小
    (使)减少, (使)变小
词形变化
  • 时　态：di·min·ished, di·min·ish·ing, di·min·ish·es
    名　词：di·min'ish·ment
    形容词：di·min'ish·a·ble
参考例句
    1. The importance of royalty has diminished.
      皇族的权威已衰微
    2. Unforeseen expenses diminished his savings.
      不可预见的花费使他的存款减少了。
    3. The medical expenses diminished his savings.
      医疗费耗去了他的积蓄。
    4. The water in the river diminished during the summer.
      夏季这条河的水减小了。
    5. To diminish in price or value.
      贬值在价格或价值上减少
英英解释

  • 　2个动词解释

    1. decrease in size, extent, or range
      [同] decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
      [反] increase
      [例]
      • The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
      • The cabin pressure fell dramatically
      • her weight fall to under a hundred pounds
      • his voice fell to a whisper
    2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
      [同] diminish, belittle
      [例]
      • don't belittle your colleagues