ameliorate
UK/əˈmi:liəreit/US/ә'mi:ljәreit/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make a bad or unsatisfactory situation better; to improve.
改善，改进；使好转
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaprefix
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meliorroot
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ateto make, having
=ameliorate
Common Collocations
- 1.ameliorate conditions改善条件
- 2.ameliorate suffering减轻痛苦
Example Sentences
- 1.
New policies were introduced to ameliorate working conditions.
- 2.
The new policy aims to ameliorate the situation for low-income families.