1. Word: Abate
Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪt/
Usage: verb
Definition: to become less intense or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
Example 1: The storm will abate by tomorrow.
例句1:明天风暴会减弱。
Example 2: The fever finally abated after two days of medication.
例句2:经过两天的药物治疗,发热终于减轻了。
Example 3: The protests have not abated despite government intervention.
例句3:尽管干预,活动仍未减弱。
Example 4: We need to wait for the chaos to abate before we can start rebuilding.
例句4:我们需要等待混乱减轻后才能开始重建。
Example 5: The noise from the construction site finally abated at night.
例句5:施工现场的噪音终于在晚上减轻了。
Synonyms: decrease, diminish, subside, lessen, reduce
Editor's Summary:
Abate is a verb that means to become less intense or widespread. It can also refer to the reduction of something in amount, degree, or intensity. It is often used to describe a decrease in intensity of a situation or event. Some synonyms for abate include decrease, diminish, subside, lessen, and reduce.