alleviated
基本解释
- v. 减轻,缓和(痛苦或困难)(alleviate 的过去式及过去分词)
- adj. 减轻的,缓和的
词源解说
- 15世纪晚期进入英语,直接源自后期拉丁语的alleviare,意为减轻,使缓和。
词组短语
- alleviate ache 减轻痛苦
- alleviate an economic crisis 缓和经济危机
- alleviate difficulties 减轻困难
- alleviate distress 减轻痛苦
- alleviate ethnic animosity 缓和种族仇恨
用作动词 (v.)
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英英字典
- If you alleviate pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition, you make it less intense or severe.
- alleviation
柯林斯英英字典
专业释义
- 缓和