| 正面 | abate |
|---|---|
| 背面 | 【考法1】v.减轻(程度或者强度): to reduce in degree or intensity 【例】abate his rage/pain 平息他的愤怒/减轻痛苦 【近】moderate, recede, subside, remit, wane, die (away or down or out), let up, phase down, ratchet (down), taper off 【反】intensify 【考法 2】v.减少(数量或者降低价值): to reduce in amount or value 【例】abate a tax 降低税收 【近】de-escalate, deplete, downscale, dwindle, 【反】augment, promote 增加 【考法 3】v.停止，撤销: to put an end to 【例】abate a nuisance 停止伤害 【近】abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, rescind, vacate |
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