diminish /dɪ'mɪnɪʃ/
vt
减少,缩减
These drugs diminish blood flow to the brain.
这些药可以减少脑部的供血。2削弱;降低;贬低:His illness diminished his strength.疾病使他变得有气无力。
Several unpopular decisions diminished the governor's popularity.
州长作出的几项决定都不受欢迎,这使他的声誉有所降低。
Don't let him diminish your achievements.
别让他肆意贬低你的成就。