lessen
英['les(ə)n]
美['lɛsn]
- vt. 使…变小;使…减轻;使…变少
- vi. 减少;减轻;变小
- n. (Lessen)人名;(德、罗)莱森
词态变化
第三人称单数: lessens;过去式: lessened;过去分词: lessened;现在分词: lessening;名词: lessening;
中文词源
lessen 减轻less,较小,-en,使。引申词义减轻。
英文词源
- lessen (v.)
- "to become less," c. 1300, from less + -en (1). Related: Lessened; lessening.
双语例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Several drugs are used to lessen the severity of the symptoms.
- 使用了几种药来减轻症状。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The noise began to lessen.
- 噪音开始减弱。
来自《权威词典》
- 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.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 5. Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.
- 经常运动有助于减轻痛感.
来自《简明英汉词典》