attenuate

ә'tenjueit

GRE

v. become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
s. reduced in strength

a. 纤细的, 稀薄的, 稀释的
vt. 使减弱, 使纤细
vi. 变稀薄, 变纤细, 减少
[计] 衰减

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

attenuate 由前缀 ad-（朝向）和词根 tenuare（使变薄）组成，表示使某物变薄或减弱。

例句

1. The new policy will help to attenuate the effects of climate change.

新政策将有助于减轻气候变化的影响。

2. Scientists are trying to find ways to attenuate the virus's impact on health.

科学家们正在寻找减轻病毒对健康影响的方法。

3. Listening to music can attenuate feelings of stress and anxiety.

听音乐可以减轻压力和焦虑的感觉。