Definition
减弱 means 'to weaken, diminish' — a neutral, general verb for loss of intensity or degree (e.g., wind, voice, drug effect). 削弱 is more specific: to weaken power or influence (e.g., an army, an argument). 减退 emphasizes a gradual decline in capability (e.g., memory, eyesight).
verb
to weakento diminish
Examples
- 减弱。Fēngshì zhújiàn jiǎn ruò le.The wind gradually weakened.
- 减弱。Tā de shēngyīn mànmàn jiǎn ruò.His voice slowly weakened.
- 减弱。Zhè zhǒng yào huì jiǎn ruò yàoxiào.This medicine will weaken the drug's effect.
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