[ 第三人称单数 diminishes 现在分词 diminishing 过去式 diminished 过去分词 diminished ]
V-T/V-I When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity. 使减少; 变少
The threat of nuclear war has diminished.
核战的威胁变小了。
Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.
联邦制度旨在削弱中央政府的权力。
V-T If you diminish someone or something, you talk about them or treat them in a way that makes them appear less important than they really are. 贬低
He never put her down or diminished her.
他从未轻视过她或贬低过她。
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