alleviate是什么意思_alleviate怎么读_中英文释义(含例句用法)

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.

词态变化

第三人称单数 alleviates;
过去式 alleviated;
过去分词 alleviated;
现在分词 alleviating;
名词 alleviation;

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。

ease

reduce

relieve

alleviate sb"s distress 减轻某人的痛苦

alleviate poverty and become prosperous 脱贫致富

alleviate burdens on sb. 减负

help alleviate their hardships 关心群众疾苦

to reduce study load, alleviate the burden on students 学生减负

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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.