
mitigate
英 /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ 美 /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
- v. 减轻;缓和To make something harmful, unpleasant, or serious less severe
Thick curtains helped mitigate the noise from the street.
厚窗帘帮助减轻了街上传来的噪声。
Planting trees in urban areas can mitigate the effects of extreme heat and improve residents' quality of life.
在城市地区植树可以减轻酷热的影响,并改善居民的生活质量。
搭配
mitigate the effects of 减轻……的影响mitigate risks 降低风险mitigate climate change 缓解气候变化mitigating circumstances 可减轻处罚的情节
辨析提示
正式用词,直接接风险、损害或影响,不表示彻底消除。
词族
mitigation (n.)、mitigating (adj.)
反义 aggravate、exacerbate
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