abate

英音: [əˈbeɪt]美音: [əˈbet]

vt.减少,减轻,[法]取消法令,作废 vi.减轻,失效 n.减轻,折扣

to reduce in amount, degree, intensity,
前缀a表示否定,所以,a(不)+bat(击打)+e(构词后缀)=不再打击→减轻(痛苦)

Steps are to be taken to abate pollution.
应该采取措施减少污染。

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