| 释义 |
alleviate verb ADVERB | VERB + ALLEVIATE ADVERBconsiderably, greatly, significantly (especially BrE) 很大程度／大大／显著缓解◆These problems have been greatly alleviated by the passing of the new Act.新条例的通过使这些问题得以大大缓解。partially, partly, somewhat 部分缓解；有所缓和VERB + ALLEVIATEbe designed to, help (to) 旨在缓和；有助于缓解◆These measures are designed to alleviate the situation.这些措施旨在缓和局势。do little to, do nothing to 对缓解⋯作用不大／毫无作用◆Her words did little to alleviate his fears.她的话没怎么减轻他的恐惧感。 |