alleviate
英 [ə'liːvɪeɪt]
美 [ə'livɪ'et]
助记提示
1. al- "to" + levi- + -ate.
2. => to lighten.
3. lev-/levi-词根语单词light (adj.)同源。
4. elevator, lever => alleviate.
中文词源
alleviate 缓和前缀al-同ad-. 词根lev, 轻，同lever, light.
英文词源
- 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.
双语例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
- 医生给她注射以减轻疼痛.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Nothing could alleviate his distress.
- 什么都不能减轻他的痛苦.
来自《简明英汉词典》