Abate is a verb meaning to become less intense or widespread, reduce, or nullify a law. It can also mean to lessen or become invalid. As a noun, it refers to a reduction or discount.
abate: vt. 指减少或减轻，或（法律）取消法令、作废；vi. 指减轻或失效；n. 指减轻或折扣。
| 单词 | abate |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [əˈbeɪt] [əˈbet] |
| 释义 | vt.["减少，减轻","[法]取消法令，作废"] vi.["减轻","失效"] n.["减轻","折扣"] |
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