abatement
US /əˈbeɪt.mənt/
UK /əˈbeɪt.mənt/
1.
减少, 减轻, 废除
the action of lessening or reducing something, especially a nuisance or a tax
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The city council approved a tax abatement for new businesses.
市议会批准了对新企业的税收减免。
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Noise abatement measures were implemented near the airport.
机场附近实施了噪音消减措施。