bate
英[beɪt]
美[bet]
- vt. 使软化；减少；缓和
- n. 柔皮剂
- vi. 减弱；衰落
- n. (Bate)人名；(英)贝特；(塞、葡)巴特
英英释意
- 1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of;
- "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"
- "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
- 2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
- 3. soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments;
- "bate hides and skins"