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attenuate

UK/ә'tenjueit/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To reduce the force, intensity, or thickness of something

使减弱,使衰减;使变细变薄

adj.

Reduced in strength; thinned or tapering

减弱的;纤细的,渐细的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
atto, toward
+
tenhold, keep
+
uconnector
+
ateto make, having
=attenuate
Root tain still carries 87 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The weakening signal attenuated as the radio signal traveled further from the transmitter.

  • 2.

    Heavy rain attenuated the afternoon sunlight, making it an unusually dark day.

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