deaden

'dedn
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英文释义

v. make vapid or deprive of spirit
v. lessen the momentum or velocity of
v. become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor

中文翻译

vt. 使减弱, 使麻木
vi. 减弱

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记忆技巧

deaden 由前缀 de- 和词根 aden 组成。前缀 de- 表示去掉或减少，aden 可联想到 加重。整体意思是减少活力或使无生气。

例句

1. The doctor gave her medication to deaden the pain.
医生给她开了药来减轻疼痛。
2. The thick carpet helps to deaden the sound in the room.
厚地毯有助于降低房间里的噪音。
3. He tried to deaden his feelings after the breakup.
他试图麻痹自己在分手后的感受。

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