diminish

vt.

1. 减少，减小，缩减
   The medical expenses diminished his savings.

   医疗费耗去了他的积蓄。

   The illness has diminished her strength.

   疾病损伤了她的元气。

2. 削弱……的权势，降低……的声誉
   Several unpopular decisions diminished the governor's popularity.

   几个不得人心的决定降低了州长的声望。

3. 【语】把（音程）减半音
4. 【建】使成尖顶

vi.

1. 变小，缩小
   Our water supply has diminished as a result of the drought.

   由于旱灾我们的水贮备减少了。

2. 失势，被贬低
3. 【建】成尖顶