Re: [每日] abate (v) 減輕

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同樣是相近字的分析。摘自 M-W 字典。 abate / subside / wane / ebb abate, subside, wane, ebb mean to die down in force or intensity. abate stresses the idea of progressive diminishing => the storm abated subside implies the ceasing of turbulence or agitation => the protests subsided after a few days wane suggests the fading or weakening of something good or impressive => waning enthusiasm ebb suggests the receding of something (as the tide) that commonly comes and goes => the ebbing of daylight -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.112.175.59
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文章代碼(AID): #1971ZXdq (GRE)