H.缓减与消解 - 缓解/减轻/减少/降低 H1-23

这个类别下的语义界限已经非常模糊, 注意力应集中在使用什么宾语词汇和该结构来表达汉语里某种轻微不同语义上

减轻

• lessen
• cushion
• soften
• ease
• alleviate
• reduce
• relieve
• diminish
• release

减少

• minimize
• reduce
• shrink (正反语序)
  
• diminish
• dwindle away
• trim down (数量)
• decline in
• Bands declined in popularity after radio and records came on the scene.

降低

• bring down
• lower
• erode
• suffer/experience a drop