vt.减轻；使 ... 缓和
They alleviated the boredom of waiting by singing songs. 他们以唱歌来减轻等候的厌烦。
The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain. 医生给她注射以减轻疼痛。
This medicine will alleviate your sore throat. 这种药会减轻你的嗓子痛。
He could only alleviate the sorrow by drinking. 他只能借酒浇愁。
He told a joke to alleviate the tense atmosphere in the room. 他讲了个笑话以缓解室内紧张的气氛。
