ameliorate

ә'mi:ljәreit

GRE

v to make better
v get better

v. 改善, 改良, 改进

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ameliorate 由词根 melior（意为“更好”）和后缀 -ate（通常表示动词）构成，整体意思是“使变得更好”。

例句

1. The new policies are designed to ameliorate the living conditions of low-income families.

新政策旨在改善低收入家庭的生活条件。

2. She took a course to ameliorate her writing skills for better job opportunities.

她参加了一门课程以提高自己的写作技能，以获得更好的工作机会。

3. The charity aims to ameliorate the effects of poverty in the community.

该慈善机构旨在减轻社区贫困的影响。