vt.(使)减少,缩小,减弱…的权势,[乐]减半音
vi.变小或减少,逐渐变细
We should try to diminish the cost of production.
我们应尽力减少生产成本.
As people approach old age, their energies may diminish.
接近老年时, 人的精力就衰退了.
Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.
联邦制旨在削弱中央政府的权力。