ever-diminishing
UK/ˈevə(r)-di'miniʃiŋ/US
Definitions
adj.
Continuously getting smaller or weaker
不断减少的；持续削弱的
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishCompound: ever (always) + diminishing (di- + minu, getting smaller). Describes something shrinking without stopping.
Root minu still carries 49 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
They survived on an ever-diminishing supply of fresh water.