mitigate/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ verbmake something harmful, painful or serious less severe
减轻有害、痛苦或严重程度；缓和
reduce the intensity, force or impact of something
降低强度、力度或负面影响
词根记忆miti-（温和、减轻）+ -gate（使……）→ 让事态变缓和、把伤害降下来 → 缓解、减轻
外刊高频搭配mitigate risks 降低风险
mitigate the impact 缓解冲击 / 影响
mitigate pain 减轻痛苦
mitigate climate change 缓解气候变化
纽约时报原文：Policies are needed to mitigate the economic damage caused by the crisis.
需要出台政策缓解这场危机带来的经济损失。
生活高频场景Deep breathing can helpmitigateanxiety and stress.深呼吸有助于缓解焦虑和压力。We must take measures to mitigate potential risks.
我们必须采取措施降低潜在风险。
Proper rest can mitigate physical fatigue effectively.
合理休息能有效缓解身体疲惫。
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