bate

• 过时的动词，意为减少、减弱或降低力量或强度；也见于短语 'with bated breath'（屏息以待）。

An archaic verb meaning to reduce, lessen, or diminish in force or intensity; also used in the phrase 'with bated breath'.

1. Moderate or restrainC2formal

   To lessen the force or intensity of something; to hold back or restrain.

   抑制

   • He spoke with bated breath, barely able to contain his excitement.
   • The king bated his anger and listened to the petitioner.
   • She could not bate her curiosity any longer.

   同义词abatecheckcontrolcurbdiminishlessenmoderatereducerestraintemper

   反义词aggravatefreeheightenincreaseintensifyreleaseunleash

2. Flap wings wildly (falconry)C2formalbritish

   A term used in falconry meaning to flap the wings wildly or frantically, usually when a hawk is agitated or trying to escape.

   猛烈扑翼（猎鹰术语）

   • The falcon bated its wings against the jesses.
   • The hawk bated repeatedly, trying to free itself from the glove.
   • The trainer calmed the bird after it bated in fright.

   同义词beatflapflutter

3. Soak in a special solution (leatherworking)C2formal

   To soak leather or animal skins in a special solution to soften them and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.

   在特殊溶液中浸泡（制革）

   • The tanner bated the hides in a lime solution.
   • Leather must be properly bated before it can be dyed.
   • The craftsman bated the skin to make it supple.