abate

動詞

1. 1

   減弱、減退、平息正式

   The storm finally abated after three days of heavy rain.

   連下三天大雨後，這場風暴終於減弱了。

2. 2

   減輕、降低、緩和正式

   The new regulations are meant to abate noise near the airport.

   新規定旨在降低機場附近的噪音。

3. 3

   減免、免除法律、稅務

   The city agreed to abate property taxes for small businesses.

   市政府同意為小型企業減免房屋稅。