Chinese
jiǎnhuǎn
Meaning: to slow down; to alleviate; to ease
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

為了減緩地球暖化的速度,我們應該減少排放二氧化碳。
为了减缓地球暖化的速度,我们应该减少排放二氧化碳。
To slow down the rate of global warming, we should reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
減少二氧化碳排放是減緩氣候變化的關鍵。
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is key to slowing climate change.

Usage Notes

Used for both physical speed and abstract intensity or degree.

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