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diminish

英[dɪ'mɪnɪʃ] 美[dɪ'mɪnɪʃ]
  • vt. 使减少;使变小
  • vi. 减少,缩小;变小

英英释意


1. decrease in size, extent, or range;
"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;
"don't belittle your colleagues"