bate
v. 减少；抑制；使软化
vi. (鹰等）扑腾翅膀
过去式：bated 过去分词：bated 现在分词：bating 第三人称单数：bates
英英释义
Verb
- moderate or restrain; lessen the force of;
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair" "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
- flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
- soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments;
"bate hides and skins"
例句
用作动词(v.)
- The cruel landlord would bate him no rent.那个狠心的地主不肯给他减租。
- I was unable to bate my enthusiasm.我无法抑制自己的热切的心情。