lessen

《柯林斯词典》

lessen [ˈlɛsn]

1. 动词
• 减少；缩小
• 降低；削弱
• 变少；减弱
• 缩小；减轻
2. 形容词
• 较少的；较小的
• 更少的；更小的
3. 名词
• 减少；缩小
• 降低；削弱
• 减轻；缓解

《牛津词典》

lessen [ˈlɛsn]

1. 动词
• 减少；变少
• 降低；削弱
• 变小；缩小
• 减轻
2. 名词
• 减少；减小
• 缓解；减轻

词义辨析

lessen 和 reduce 都可以表示“减少”或“降低”的意思，但reduce 更常用于形容数量、程度或大小的减少，而lessen 更常用于形容对痛苦、困难或重要性的减轻。

词汇扩充

相关动词：diminish、decrease、dim、shrink、weaken、mitigate、alleviate

近义词

diminish、decrease、reduce、lower、weaken

反义词

increase、augment、enhance

用法

1. lessen 作为动词时，常接名词或形容词作宾语，表示减少、降低或削弱的意思。
例如：
- The doctor gave her medication to lessen the pain.
- The company plans to lessen its environmental impact.
- The government took measures to lessen unemployment rates.

2. lessen 作为名词时，表示减少、缓解或减轻的状态。
例如：
- The lessen of economic inequality is a goal of the government.
- The rain brought a lessen in the drought conditions.

中英双语例句

1. The new regulations aim to lessen pollution caused by industrial activities. 新的规定旨在减少工业活动导致的污染。

2. The cool breeze helped to lessen the heat of the summer day. 凉爽的微风有助于减轻夏日的炎热。

3. The company implemented cost-cutting measures to lessen financial strain. 公司实施了削减成本的措施，以减轻财务压力。

4. She took a break to lessen the stress of her demanding job. 她休息一下，以减轻她那要求很高的工作带来的压力。

5. The medication can help lessen the severity of the symptoms. 这种药物可以帮助减轻症状的严重程度。

6. The government is implementing policies to lessen the income gap. 政府正在实施政策以减少收入差距。

7. The teacher used visual aids to lessen the difficulty of understanding complex concepts. 教师使用视觉辅助工具来减少对复杂概念的理解难度。

8. The doctor prescribed medication to lessen the frequency of migraines. 医生开了药来减少偏头痛的发作频率。

9. They implemented measures to lessen the environmental impact of their manufacturing process. 他们采取措施来减少他们制造过程的环境影响。

10. The government introduced policies to lessen the burden of student loans. 政府出台政策以减轻学生贷款的负担。

11. The company aims to lessen its reliance on fossil fuels by investing in renewable energy sources. 该公司通过投资可再生能源来减少对化石燃料的依赖。

12. The doctor recommended exercises to lessen the stiffness in her joints. 医生建议进行锻炼以减轻她关节的僵硬感。

13. She applied a cold compress to lessen the swelling of her sprained ankle. 她敷了冷敷物来减轻她扭伤的脚踝的肿胀。

14. The government is working to lessen the impact of climate change through sustainable policies. 政府正在通过可持续的政策来减轻气候变化的影响。

15. They offered financial assistance to lessen the burden of medical expenses. 他们提供财务援助以减轻医疗费用的负担。

16. The therapy sessions helped lessen her anxiety and improve her mental well-being. 治疗课程有助于减轻她的焦虑并改善她的心理健康。

17. The government is implementing measures to lessen the impact of air pollution on public health. 政府正在采取措施减轻空气污染对公共卫生的影响。

18. The new law aims to lessen the risk of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. 新法旨在减少对关键基础设施的网络攻击风险。

19. They made efforts to lessen the impact of the pandemic on their business operations. 他们努力减轻疫情对他们的业务运营的影响。

20. The teacher used games and activities to lessen the monotony of the lesson. 教师使用游戏和活动来减少课堂的单调性。