alleviate

动词

1. 1

   减轻、缓解

   This medication should alleviate the pain within an hour.

   这种药应该能在一小时内减轻疼痛。

2. 2

   纾解、舒缓、缓和较正式

   The new subway line has done little to alleviate traffic congestion.

   新的捷运线对纾解交通壅塞几乎没有帮助。