diminishes; diminished; diminishing
diminishes; diminished; diminishing
Learner's definition of DIMINISH
1
: to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.（使）变小，减少，减弱 [+ object]
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The passing years did nothing to diminish [=decrease, lessen] their friendship.流逝的岁月并冲淡他们的友情。
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The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.疾病的暴发严重削弱了军队的战斗力。
[no object]
2
[+ object] : to lessen the authority or reputation of (someone or something)削弱（权威）；降低（声望） : to describe (something) as having little value or importance贬损；贬低 — diminishment
/dəˈmɪnɪʃmənt/ noun [noncount]