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less·enBrE /ˈlesn/NAmE /ˈlesn/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they lessen BrE /ˈlesn/ NAmE /ˈlesn/present simple - he / she / it lessens BrE /ˈlesnz/ NAmE /ˈlesnz/past simple lessened BrE /ˈlesnd/ NAmE /ˈlesnd/past participle lessened BrE /ˈlesnd/ NAmE /ˈlesnd/ -ing form lessening BrE /ˈlesnɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈlesnɪŋ/ [I, T] to become or make sth become smaller, weaker, less important, etc. （使）变小，变少，减弱，减轻 SYN diminish ◆The noise began to lessen. 噪音开始减弱。◆~ sthto lessen the risk/impact/effect of sth 减少某事物的风险/影响/效果▸ less·en·ing BrE /ˈlesnɪŋ/NAmE /ˈlesnɪŋ/ noun [sing., U] ◆a lessening of tension 紧张状态的减缓 |