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减少,缩小,减低

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Diminution \Dim`i*nu"tion\, n. [L. diminutio, or perh. rather
   deminutio: cf. F. diminution. See {Diminish}.]
   1. The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less;
      state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or
      degree; -- opposed to {augmentation} or {increase}.

   2. The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the
      state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in
      estimation; degradation; abasement.

            The world's opinion or diminution of me. --Eikon
                                                  Basilike.

            Nor thinks it diminution to be ranked In military
            honor next.                           --Philips.

资料来源 : WordNet®

diminution
     n 1: change toward something smaller or lower [syn: {decline}]
     2: the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration
        (usually half the length of the original) [ant: {augmentation}]
     3: the act of decreasing or reducing something [syn: {decrease},
         {reduction}, {step-down}] [ant: {increase}]