diminution

名词

1. 1

   减少、降低、下降正式

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

   申请人数持续减少。

2. 2

   减弱、衰退正式

   Age brought a gradual diminution of his physical strength.

   年纪渐长使他的体力逐渐衰退。

3. 3

   缩小、变小正式

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

   这张照片显示肿瘤明显缩小。