lessen
英 ['les(ə)n]
美['lɛsn]
- vt. 使…变小；使…减轻；使…变少
- vi. 减少；减轻；变小
- n. (Lessen)人名；(德、罗)莱森
考试真题
- I didn't feel any improvement in my condition in the first couple of days, but after a few more regular visits to the doctor, my cough started to lessen.
2018年12月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section A
- It is urgent for governments to increase the cost of using fossil fuels to an appropriate level to lessen the catastrophic effects of climate change.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文
- As a result, violations of the law and abuses of the intent of the law have lessened the financial rewards of authors, artists and producers.
出自-2014年6月听力原文
- International Labour Organization economists say some nations have come up with policies to lessen the impact of lower wages during the economic crisis.
2016年6月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section B
- Keep to the track, where one exists, so you lessen the chance of damaging fragile plants.
2015年高考英语江苏卷 阅读理解 阅读A 原文
- Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.
2017年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ