V-T/V-I If something lessens or you lessen it, it becomes smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance. 减少; 降低; 减轻
He is used to a lot of attention from his wife, which will inevitably lessen when the baby is born.
他习惯了妻子无微不至的关心，这种关心在孩子出生以后将不可避免地减少。
lessening N-UNCOUNT 减轻
...increased trade and a lessening of tension on the border.
…贸易的增加和边境紧张局势的减轻。
Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.
事实上，大多数人都赞成减少偏见。
Vehicles incorporating only the simplest of the engine improvements that methanol makes feasible would still contribute to an immediate lessening of urban air pollution.
仅采用甲醇所能实现的最简单的发动机改进措施的车辆，仍将有助于立即减少城市空气污染。
Sedimented institutions worsen the bias by lessening choice, interest, and participation.
通过减少人们的选择权、利益和参与，陈腐的制度让这一倾向更加恶化。
The plastic can block air passages. The trash can also make the animal feel full, lessening its desire to eat or drink.
VOA: special.2009.09.22
Unfortunately,starting in 2008, WHO says progress has stagnated because of a big decline in funding and lessening of political commitment for measles control.
VOA: standard.2010.05.21
President Obama , and administration officials insist there is no question of any lessening of overall U.S.support for civil society and democracy groups seeking democratic reforms in Iran.
VOA: standard.2009.10.28
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