abate
verb [ I ] formal uk/əˈbeɪt/ us/əˈbeɪt/
减少；减弱；减轻；减退
to become less strong
The storm/wind/rain has started to abate. 暴风雨／风／雨开始减弱了。
The fighting in the area shows no sign of abating. 这个地区的战事没有任何缓和的迹象。
See also: unabated
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