diminution

.dimi'nju:ʃәn

GRE

n. the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

n. 减少, 缩小, 减低
[医] 减少, 减小

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

diminution 由词根 dimin-（表示减少）和后缀 -tion（表示动作或状态）构成，整体意思是“减少的状态或过程”。

例句

1. The company faced a diminution in profits this quarter.

该公司本季度利润减少了。

2. There has been a noticeable diminution in the number of visitors to the museum.

博物馆的游客数量明显减少。

3. The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms showed a gradual diminution over time.

医生解释说，病人的症状随着时间的推移逐渐减轻。