alleviate是什么意思

alleviate

英 [ə'liːvɪeɪt]美 [ə'livɪ'et]vt. 减轻，缓和

助记提示

1. al- "to" + levi- + -ate.2. => to lighten.3. lev-/levi-词根语单词light (adj.)同源。4. elevator, lever => alleviate.

中文词源

alleviate 缓和

前缀al-同ad-. 词根lev, 轻，同lever, light.

英文词源

alleviate (v.)late 15c., from Middle French allevier or directly from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare "to lighten," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + levis "light" in weight (see lever). Related: Alleviated; alleviating.

双语例句

1. Nowadays, a great deal can be done to alleviate back pain. 如今，减轻背部疼痛可以有许多方法。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Tranquillizers help alleviate the distressing symptoms of anxiety. 镇静剂有助于缓解焦虑所带来的不安症状。

来自柯林斯例句

3. A number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem. 采取了一系列措施缓解这个问题。

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4. The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain. 医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.

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5. Nothing could alleviate his distress. 什么都不能减轻他的痛苦.

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