diminished

• 指某物在数量、程度、重要性或力量上被减少、减弱或贬低。

Describes something that has been made smaller, weaker, or less important.

1. Reduced in size or amountB2formal

   Made smaller or less in size, amount, or importance.

   减少的

   • The diminished resources forced the team to cut costs.
   • Her enthusiasm was diminished after the long delay.
   • The diminished population of the village worried the authorities.

   同义词decreasedlessenedloweredminimizedreducedshrunken

   反义词augmentedenhancedenlargedexpandedincreased

2. Weakened or lessenedB2formal

   Made weaker or less effective.

   削弱的

   • His diminished hearing made conversation difficult.
   • The diminished light in the room made reading hard.
   • The team's chances of winning were diminished after the injury.

   同义词decreaseddepletedimpairedlessenedreducedweakened

   反义词augmentedenhancedfortifiedincreasedintensifiedstrengthened

• 动词，表示使某物在数量、程度、强度或重要性上减少、减弱或缩小。

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less, smaller, or weaker.

1. Reduce in size or amountB2formal

   To make or become smaller, fewer, or less.

   减少

   • The storm's intensity began to diminish as it moved inland.
   • Over time, the population of the village diminished significantly.
   • The company's profits diminished due to increased competition.

   同义词abatecurtailcutdecreasedwindlelessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   反义词augmentenlargeexpandgrowincrease

2. Lessen in importance or valueB2formal

   To cause something to seem less important or valuable.

   贬低

   • His constant criticism diminished her confidence.
   • The scandal did not diminish his popularity among supporters.
   • We should not diminish the contributions of our volunteers.

   同义词belittledemeandepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizetrivialize

   反义词augmentenhancemagnify