adj.减少的,减弱的;
v.变少( lessen的过去式和过去分词 );减少(某事物);
例句:
He lessened his brother's importance.
他贬抑他兄弟的重要性.
He lessened the achievements of his rival.
他贬抑他对手的成绩.
The fever lessened during the day.
白天发烧减轻了.