diminish
英 [dɪ'mɪnɪʃ]
美[dɪ'mɪnɪʃ]
- vt. 使减少；使变小
- vi. 减少，缩小；变小
英英释意
- 1. decrease in size, extent, or range;
- "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"
- "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"
- "her weight fall to under a hundred pounds"
- "his voice fell to a whisper"
- 2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of;
- "don't belittle your colleagues"