diminishing

中英词典：diminishing

形容词

1. 渐小的；逐渐减少的

2. 消失的；减弱的

名词

1. 减小；减弱

2. 递减；减退

词语辨析

diminishing, reducing, decreasing

1. diminishing: emphasizes the gradual nature of the decrease or reduction.

2. reducing: focuses on the action of making something smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity.

3. decreasing: generally refers to the act of becoming smaller in size, amount, or intensity.

Example: The diminishing rainfall, reducing water levels, and decreasing crop yields have caused a severe drought. (降雨量的减少、水位的降低和农作物产量的减少导致了严重的干旱。)

词汇扩充

diminished, dwindling, waning, subsiding

1. diminished: reduced in size, importance, or intensity.

2. dwindling: becoming smaller, weaker, or fewer in number over time.

3. waning: declining or becoming weaker in power, influence, or intensity.

4. subsiding: becoming less intense, violent, or severe.

Example: The diminished resources, dwindling population, waning interest, and subsiding fears have led to a more stable situation. (资源的减少、人口的减少、兴趣的减退和恐惧的减弱导致了更加稳定的局势。)

近义词

decreasing, dwindling, shrinking, reducing, lessening

Example: The decreasing number of participants and the dwindling support for the project raised concerns about its future. (参与者的减少和对该项目的支持减弱引起了对其未来的担忧。)

反义词

increasing, growing, expanding, rising, enlarging

Example: The increasing demand for renewable energy and the growing interest in sustainable practices have prompted investment in green technologies. (对可再生能源的需求增加和对可持续实践的兴趣增长促使了对绿色技术的投资。)

柯林斯词典

diminishing (adj.): Becoming smaller or less important.

Example: The diminishing light of the setting sun painted the sky in beautiful hues.

牛津词典

diminishing (adj.): Becoming or making something smaller or less intense.

Example: The diminishing light of the setting sun painted the sky in beautiful hues.

用法

1. The diminishing resources require us to find alternative solutions. (逐渐减少的资源要求我们寻找替代方案。)

2. The diminishing interest in traditional art forms is a concern for cultural preservation. (对传统艺术形式兴趣的减退对文化保护构成了担忧。)

3. The diminishing returns of the investment led to a reconsideration of the business strategy. (投资的递减回报导致对商业策略进行重新考虑。)

4. The diminishing role of print media in the digital age has prompted newspaper companies to adapt to online platforms. (在数字时代，纸质媒体的作用逐渐减弱，促使报纸公司转向在线平台。)

例句

1. The diminishing light of the setting sun painted the sky in beautiful hues. (夕阳逐渐减弱的光线将天空绘成美丽的色彩。)

2. The diminishing sound of the distant waves grew fainter as we moved away from the beach. (随着我们离开海滩，远处的海浪声逐渐变弱。)

3. The diminishing interest in classical music has led to a decline in ticket sales for orchestral performances. (对古典音乐兴趣的减退导致了管弦乐演出门票销售的下降。)

4. The diminishing population in rural areas has raised concerns about the sustainability of local communities. (农村地区人口的减少引起了对当地社区可持续性的担忧。)

5. The diminishing returns of the marketing campaign forced the company to reassess its advertising strategies. (营销活动的递减回报迫使公司重新评估其广告策略。)

6. The diminishing support for the political party resulted in their loss in the election. (对该政党的支持不断减少导致了他们在选举中的失败。)

7. The diminishing role of traditional newspapers in the digital age has led to layoffs in the journalism industry. (在数字时代，传统报纸的作用逐渐减少，导致新闻业的裁员。)

8. The diminishing hope of finding a cure for the disease has left many patients feeling despondent. (找到治愈该疾病的希望渐渐消失，让许多患者感到绝望。)

9. The diminishing supply of clean water has become a serious issue in drought-affected regions. (洁净水供应的减少已成为受干旱影响地区的严重问题。)

10. The diminishing reserves of fossil fuels have led to a push for renewable energy sources. (化石燃料储备的减少推动了可再生能源的开发。)

11. The diminishing influence of traditional media outlets has given rise to the popularity of social media platforms. (传统媒体的影响力减弱，社交媒体平台变得越来越受欢迎。)

12. The diminishing returns from the investment prompted the company to seek alternative investment opportunities. (投资的递减回报促使公司寻找替代的投资机会。)

13. The diminishing daylight hours signaled the arrival of winter. (逐渐减少的日照时间预示着冬天的到来。)

14. The diminishing economic growth has led to job losses in various sectors. (经济增长的减少导致了各个行业的失业。)

15. The diminishing confidence in the government's ability to handle the crisis has caused public unrest. (对政府应对危机能力的信心减少引发了公众的不安。)

16. The diminishing returns on the stock market have prompted investors to diversify their portfolios. (股市的递减回报促使投资者分散投资组合。)

17. The diminishing support for the project has raised doubts about its feasibility. (对该项目的支持减少引起了对其可行性的质疑。)

18. The diminishing memory of the elderly patient is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease. (老年患者的记忆力减退是阿尔茨海默病的症状。)

19. The diminishing importance of physical stores has led to the rise of e-commerce platforms. (实体店的重要性逐渐减弱，电子商务平台崛起。)

20. The diminishing role of manual labor in the manufacturing industry has been replaced by automation. (制造业中体力劳动的作用减弱，被自动化取而代之。)