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第三人称
abates
现在进行时
abating
过去式
abated
过去完成时
abated
1
减弱, 缓和
to lessen in intensity or severity
- After the storm passed, the wind began to abate, and the rain eased to a drizzle.
风暴过后,风开始减弱,雨也变成了毛毛雨。
- As the firefighters worked tirelessly, the flames gradually began to abate, and the smoke cleared.
当消防员不知疲倦地工作时,火焰逐渐开始减弱,烟雾也消散了。
- The pain in her joints began to abate after applying ice and taking pain relievers.
在敷冰和服用止痛药后,她关节的疼痛开始减轻。
- The fever began to abate after several days of rest and hydration.
经过几天的休息和补水,发烧开始减退。
- Over time, the tension between the two nations started to abate, leading to diplomatic negotiations.
随着时间的推移,两国之间的紧张局势开始缓和,从而进行了外交谈判。
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减少, 减轻
to lessen the power or intensity of something
及物动词
- Efforts to control pollution are currently underway, aiming to abate environmental damage.
控制污染的努力目前正在进行中,旨在减轻环境破坏。
- The medication has successfully abated the symptoms of the illness.
药物成功地减轻了疾病的症状。
- Implementing safety measures will help abate the risks associated with the new technology.
实施安全措施将有助于减轻与新科技相关的风险。