alleviate

英 [əˈliː.vi.eɪt]      美 [əˈliː.vi.eɪt]
  • vt. 减轻,缓和
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1. al- "to" + levi- + -ate.
2. => to lighten.
3. lev-/levi-词根语单词light (adj.)同源。
4. elevator, lever => alleviate.
alleviate 缓和

前缀al-同ad-. 词根lev, 轻,同lever, light.

alleviate (v.)
late 15c., from Middle French allevier or directly from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare "to lighten," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + levis "light" in weight (see lever). Related: Alleviated; alleviating.
1. Nowadays, a great deal can be done to alleviate back pain.
如今,减轻背部疼痛可以有许多方法。
2. Tranquillizers help alleviate the distressing symptoms of anxiety.
镇静剂有助于缓解焦虑所带来的不安症状。
3. A number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem.
采取了一系列措施缓解这个问题。
4. The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.
5. Nothing could alleviate his distress.
什么都不能减轻他的痛苦.

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