deaden
US /ˈded.ən/
UK /ˈded.ən/
动词
减轻, 减弱, 使麻木
to make a feeling or sound less strong
示例:
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Morphine was used to deaden the pain.
吗啡被用来减轻疼痛。
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Thick carpets help to deaden the sound of footsteps.
厚地毯有助于减弱脚步声。