abate

动词

1. 1

   减弱、减退、平息正式

   The storm finally abated after three days of heavy rain.

   连下三天大雨后，这场风暴终于减弱了。

2. 2

   减轻、降低、缓和正式

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

   新规定旨在降低机场附近的噪音。

3. 3

   减免、免除法律、税务

   The city agreed to abate property taxes for small businesses.

   市政府同意为小型企业减免房屋税。