a·mel·io·rate /əˈmiːljəreɪt/ vt. | vi. ❶ vt. 改善；改良；减轻 ameliorate relations between East and West 改善东西方关系 The deterioration of the economic position is ameliorated. 经济地位恶化的状况得到了缓和。 ameliorate the anguish 减轻痛苦 ❷ vi. 改善，变好 Living conditions in the city ameliorated with smoke control. 城市居住条件通过控制烟雾而得到改善。 [< Fr améliorer<a- to + MELIORATE]