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less·en /ˈlesən/ vi. | vt. | conj.
I ❶ vi.
变小，缩小；减少，减轻
As transportation improves, distances seem to lessen. 随着运输的进步，距离似乎缩短了。
The medicine begins to take effect and symptoms lessen. 药物开始奏效，症状减轻了。
❷ vt.
1. 使变小，使缩小；使减少，使减轻
lessen sb.'s power 削减某人的权力
lessen the pain 减轻痛苦
lessen a burden 减轻负担
try to lessen tensions between nations 试图缓和国与国之间的紧张局势
2. 贬低，降低
lessen the achievements of a rival 贬低竞争对手的成就
II conj.
〈美方〉除非 (= unless)
None o' the dogs bayed him, Pa. Lessen I didn't hear, for sleepin'. 没有一条狗冲着他叫过，爹。除非我因睡着了而没听见。
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