attenuation
noun[U]
uk/əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/us/əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən/theprocessof making something less orweaker:
衰减Theairporthasundertakenanoiseattenuationprogramme.机场已实施降噪计划。
Thedrugplaysarolein the attenuation ofinflammation.该药物对减轻炎症有作用。
theprocessorfactof making somethinglongerandthinner:
变纤细；变消瘦thegracefulattenuation of a Modiglianisculpture（意大利艺术家）莫迪利亚尼雕塑的优雅纤细线条
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attenuate
- Freetradeshouldleadto the attenuationratherthan theaggravationofinequalities.
- In copper-wirecables,signalattenuationincreasesas atransmissionsignaltravelslongerdistances.
- Attenuation of thestressinvolvedinsurgeryimprovespostoperativeoutcomes.
Becoming and making less strong
- abate
- abatement
- adulterate
- adulterated
- adulteration
- decline
- enervate
- enervating
- enfeeble
- enfeebled
- evisceration
- fade
- melt
- relieve
- sink
- tottering
- turn to jellyidiom
- wane
- waste away
- watersomethingdown
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Becoming and making smaller or less
Thin and fine
Narrow and thin