alleviate

UK:  [ə'liːvieɪt]

US:  [ə'livi.eɪt]

过去分词：alleviated  现在分词：alleviating  第三人称单数：alleviates  

v.

1.减轻,减少;缓和,缓解

2.减轻(痛苦等),缓和(愁苦等)

3.解除;避免

4.取消

n.

1.缓和

1 . Beginning to design urban ecosystems holistically rather than piecemeal might alleviate some of the pressure on natural ecosystems.
开始全盘、而不是零零碎碎地设计城市生态系统，或许能够使自然生态系统的压力有所缓解。

2 . However, the Xihe Campaign obviously was an active attempt to alleviate the border crisis in northwest areas of the Northern Song Dynasty.
但在大的历史背景下来看，熙河之役显然是北宋解决西北边患的一次积极尝试。

3 . Although surgery is not always a cure, it is often the best way to stop the spread of disease and alleviate pain and discomfort.
尽管手术不一定能够保证治愈疾病，但是手术经常是减轻病人的疼痛和不适，以及阻止疾病蔓延的最好方法。

4 . One of the nurses asked if I would like some ice chips to help alleviate problem.
一位护士问我要不要含一些碎冰块来缓解一下。

5 . Knowing that he is coping with stress in his own way is extremely helpful but does not always help her alleviate the pain.
虽然了解那是男人处理压力的方式对她很有帮助，但却无法帮助她减轻痛苦。