bate

bate读音音标

英 [beɪt]

美 [beɪt]

bate意思解释

vt.

减轻；

压制；

减去；

使软化

vi.

减少；

减弱；

衰落；

变弱

n.

（制革用的）软化剂；

英英释义

v.

moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

\"He bated his breath when talking about this affair\"

flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

\"bate hides and skins\"

词组短语

with bated breath

双语例句

用作动词(v.)The cruel landlord would bate him no rent.那个狠心的地主不肯给他减租。I was unable to bate my enthusiasm.我无法抑制自己的热切的心情。