abate

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Definitions

v.

To become less strong, intense, or severe; to reduce or diminish

减弱,减轻,减少

n.

A reduction or decrease; an abatement

减少,减轻

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
aprefix
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batother
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esuffix
=abate

Common Collocations

  • 1.abate the nuisance消除滋扰

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The storm began to abate after midnight.

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