v. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
v. (使)减少, (使)变小
1. The medicine will help to diminish the pain.
这种药物会帮助减轻疼痛。
2. As the sun sets, the light will gradually diminish.
随着太阳落下，光线会逐渐减弱。
3. We need to find ways to diminish waste in our daily lives.
我们需要找到方法来减少日常生活中的浪费。