diminish

动词

1. 1

   减少、降低、缩小

   The pain gradually diminished after she started the new treatment.

   她开始新疗法后，疼痛逐渐减轻。

2. 2

   削弱、减弱

   Rising costs have diminished the company's profits this year.

   成本上升削减了公司今年的获利。

3. 3

   贬低、诋毁、轻视

   His rude remarks only diminished his own reputation.

   他无礼的言论只是贬低了自己的名声。