音标:['lesnd] ;
a. 减少的, 减弱的
v. 变少( lessen的过去式和过去分词 ); 减少(某事物)
s. decreased in severity; made less harsh

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lessened的用法和样例:

例句

  1. The rain lessened gradually and gave over at last.雨渐渐小下来,终于停止了。
  2. The driver lessened his speed.驾驶员减低速度。
  3. The fish lessened.鱼减少了。
  4. At last the fury of the storm lessened.风暴的猛烈程度终于降低了。
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