diminishing

• 指某事物随时间推移逐渐变小、变弱或变得不那么重要。

Describes something that is becoming smaller, weaker, or less important over time.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB2formal

   Gradually decreasing in size, amount, or intensity.

   逐渐减少的

   • The diminishing returns of the investment worried the shareholders.
   • He noticed a diminishing interest in the subject among students.
   • The sound of the train was diminishing as it moved away.

   同义词decreasingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningrecedingshrinkingsubsidingwaning

   反义词expandinggrowingincreasingmountingrising

• 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