英语词汇“diminution”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

dim•i•nu•tion n.

the act, fact, or process of diminishing;
lessening;
reduction.
Music and Dancethe repetition or imitation of a subject or theme in notes of shorter duration than those first used.

Latin dīminūtiōn- (stem of dīminūtiō), for dēminūtiōn- (stem of dēminūtiō) (by influence of dīmunuere; see diminish), equivalent. to dēminūt(us) (past participle of dēminuere, equivalent. to dē- de- + minuere to lessen) + -iōn- -ion
Anglo-French diminuciun
Middle English diminucion 1275–1325

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diminution /ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ n

reduction; decrease
the presentation of the subject of a fugue, etc, in which the note values are reduced in length

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin dēminūtiō; see diminish

di•min•ish v.

to (cause to) seem smaller, decrease, or be reduced: [no object]Suddenly the wind diminished and the seas grew calm again.[~ + object]Time will not diminish our friendship.
to belittle; disparage:[~ + object]It's not fair to diminish his efforts; he's worked extremely hard.

di•min•ished, adj.: the diminished supply of firewood.
di•min•ish•ing, adj.: We now face the problem of diminishing returns.
dim•i•nu•tion n. [countable]facing a constant diminution of financial aid.[uncountable]plans for diminution of the budget deficit.See -min-.

di•min•ish v.t.

to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.;
lessen;
reduce.
Architectureto give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top.
Music and Danceto make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval.
to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of;
disparage.

v.i.

to lessen;
decrease.

Medieval Latin dīminuere for Latin dēminuere to make smaller) and minishen minish
Anglo-French diminuer
1400–50; late Middle English; blend of, blended diminuen (

di•min′ish•a•ble, adj.
di•min′ish•ment, n.

5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See decrease.

单词	diminution
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 dim•i•nu•tion (dim′ə no̅o̅′shən, -nyo̅o̅′-),USA pronunciation n. the act, fact, or process of diminishing; lessening; reduction. Music and Dancethe repetition or imitation of a subject or theme in notes of shorter duration than those first used. Latin dīminūtiōn- (stem of dīminūtiō), for dēminūtiōn- (stem of dēminūtiō) (by influence of dīmunuere; see diminish), equivalent. to dēminūt(us) (past participle of dēminuere, equivalent. to dē- de- + minuere to lessen) + -iōn- -ion Anglo-French diminuciun Middle English diminucion 1275–1325 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: diminution /ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ n reduction; decrease the presentation of the subject of a fugue, etc, in which the note values are reduced in length Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin dēminūtiō; see diminish WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 di•min•ish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/USA pronunciation v. to (cause to) seem smaller, decrease, or be reduced: [no object]Suddenly the wind diminished and the seas grew calm again.[~ + object]Time will not diminish our friendship. to belittle; disparage:[~ + object]It's not fair to diminish his efforts; he's worked extremely hard. di•min•ished, adj.: the diminished supply of firewood. di•min•ish•ing, adj.: We now face the problem of diminishing returns. dim•i•nu•tion /ˌdɪməˈnuʃən, -ˈnyu-/USA pronunciation n. [countable]facing a constant diminution of financial aid.[uncountable]plans for diminution of the budget deficit.See -min-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 di•min•ish (di min′ish),USA pronunciation v.t. to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce. Architectureto give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top. Music and Danceto make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval. to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of; disparage. v.i. to lessen; decrease. Medieval Latin dīminuere for Latin dēminuere to make smaller) and minishen minish Anglo-French diminuer 1400–50; late Middle English; blend of, blended diminuen ( di•min′ish•a•ble, adj. di•min′ish•ment, n. 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See decrease.
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