alleviate

US /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
UK /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
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减轻, 缓解, 缓和

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

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The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the pain.
医生开药以缓解疼痛。
They are trying to alleviate poverty in the region.
他们正在努力减轻该地区的贫困。