SAT WORD OF THE DAY – ABATE

abate – (v) (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

定義 : 减輕

synonyms – subside, die down/away/out, drop off/away, decrease, diminish, moderate, decline, fade, dwindle, slacken, recede, cool off, tail off, peter out, taper off, wane, ebb, relent, desist, weaken, become weaker, come to an end.

 

 

 

 

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