diminution

名詞

1. 1

   減少、降低、下降正式

   There has been a steady diminution in the number of applicants.

   申請人數持續減少。

2. 2

   減弱、衰退正式

   Age brought a gradual diminution of his physical strength.

   年紀漸長使他的體力逐漸衰退。

3. 3

   縮小、變小正式

   The photograph shows a marked diminution in the size of the tumor.

   這張照片顯示腫瘤明顯縮小。