late 15c., from Middle French allevier or directly from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare "to lighten," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + levis "light" in weight (see lever). Related: Alleviated; alleviating.
中文解释
1. al- "to" + levi- + -ate.2. => to lighten.3. lev-/levi-词根语单词light (adj.)同源。4. elevator, lever => alleviate.
实用例句
1. Nowadays, a great deal can be done to alleviate back pain.
如今，减轻背部疼痛可以有许多方法。来自柯林斯例句
2. Tranquillizers help alleviate the distressing symptoms of anxiety.
镇静剂有助于缓解焦虑所带来的不安症状。来自柯林斯例句
3. A number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem.
采取了一系列措施缓解这个问题。来自《权威词典》
4. The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
