| 单词 | diminish |
| 释义 | diminish v. 1. tr. & intr. make or become smaller or less. 2. tr. lessen the reputation or influence of (a person). Phrases and idioms law of diminishing returns Econ. the fact that the increase of expenditure, investment, taxation, etc., beyond a certain point ceases to produce a proportionate yield. Derivatives diminishable adj. Etymology: ME, blending of earlier minish f. OF menusier (formed as MINCE) and diminue f. OF diminuer f. L diminuere diminut- break up small |
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