vt.減輕；使 ... 緩和

They alleviated the boredom of waiting by singing songs. 他們以唱歌來(lái)減輕等候的厭煩。

The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain. 醫(yī)生給她注射以減輕疼痛。

This medicine will alleviate your sore throat. 這種藥會(huì)減輕你的嗓子痛。

He could only alleviate the sorrow by drinking. 他只能借酒澆愁。

He told a joke to alleviate the tense atmosphere in the room. 他講了個(gè)笑話以緩解室內(nèi)緊張的氣氛。