mitigate /ˈmɪtəˌgeɪt/ verb mitigates; mitigated; mitigating
mitigates; mitigated; mitigating
Learner's definition of MITIGATE
[+ object] formal
: to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful减轻(痛苦、伤害等) -
Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.正在调集应急资金以帮助减轻受灾影响。
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mitigate a punishment减轻处罚
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medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering用来减轻病人痛苦的药物
— see also unmitigated — mitigation
/ˌmɪtəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]