diminish
英[dɪ'mɪnɪʃ]
美[dɪ'mɪnɪʃ]
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"