Diminishing Meaning in English
word · lemma: diminish
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪŋ
di-MIN-ish-ing
释义
Getting smaller, weaker, or less important over time; becoming reduced in size, amount, or strength.
用法与细微差别
Often used as an adjective before nouns: 'diminishing returns', 'diminishing resources'. Implies a gradual or continuous reduction. Common in economic, scientific, and general contexts. Not used for a sudden or complete loss.
Spanish: disminuyendo - decrecientePortuguese (BR): diminuindo - decrescentePortuguese (PT): a diminuir - decrescenteChinese (Simplified): 减少的 - 递减的Chinese (Traditional): 減少的 - 遞減的Hindi: घटती हुई - कम होती हुईArabic: متناقص - متضائلBengali: হ্রাস পাচ্ছে - কমছেRussian: уменьшающийся - сокращающийсяJapanese: 減少している - 減っているVietnamese: giảm dần - suy giảmKorean: 줄어드는 - 감소하는Turkish: azalan - gittikçe azalanUrdu: کم ہوتی ہوئی - گھٹتی ہوئیIndonesian: menurun - berkurang
例句
The water in the lake is diminishing because of the hot weather.
basic
He noticed his energy was diminishing during the long run.
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There is a diminishing number of fish in the river.
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This medicine has diminishing effects if you take it too often.
natural
I'm worried about our diminishing resources for the project.
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With every passing year, my interest in the game is diminishing.
natural