| [/ˈdedn; ˋdɛdn/] v 用法:
1 [Tn] lessen the force or intensity of (sth) 减低（某物）的力量或强度:
drugs to deaden the pain 镇痛药 *
My thick clothing deadened the blow. 我的厚衣减轻了打击的力量. *
Your constant criticism has deadened their enthusiasm. 你接二连三地批评降低了他们的热情. 用法:
2 [Tn.pr] ~ sb to sth make sb insensitive to sth 使某人对某事的感觉迟钝:
Unhappiness had deadened her to the lives of others. 她遭遇不幸, 因而对别人的生活也无动於衷. |