及物动词
不及物动词
1. （使）减小;（使）减弱;（使）降低
When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity.
2. 贬低;轻视
If you diminish someone or something, you talk about them or treat them in a way that makes them appear less important than they really are.
1. decrease in size, extent, or range
e.g. The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
The cabin pressure fell dramatically
her weight fell to under a hundred pounds
his voice fell to a whisper
2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
e.g. don't belittle your colleagues
Synonym: belittle