diminish

D.J.:[diˈminiʃ] K.K.:[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ]

vt. & vi.

  1. (使)减少; 缩小
    • The campers' food supply gradually diminished as the days wore on.
      随着一天天的过去, 露营者的食物逐渐减少了。
    • We should try to diminish the cost of production.
      我们应尽力减少生产成本。
  2. 减弱…的权势
    • Several unpopular decisions diminished the governor's popularity.
      几项不得人心的决定使州长的声望下降。

网络词典

diminish

英 ˈdɪmɪnʃ 美 ˈdɪmɪnʃ
动词中文翻译 中文翻译:减少
同义词: ['decrease', 'reduce']

例句:

  1. 1.The population of the city has diminished significantly since the introduction of new policies.
    自从实施了新政策以来,该城市的居民数量显著减少。
  2. 2. The amount of money we saved is diminishing as we spend more.
    随着我们花费更多,我们节省的钱越来越少。
  3. 3.The size of the room has diminished due to the removal of the partition wall.
    由于移除了隔断墙,房间的大小已经减小。