B2 adjective 正式

mitigation

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something negative. It is frequently used in technical contexts to describe lessening the impact of risks, environmental damage, or legal penalties.

例句

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1

The town council installed new drainage systems as a flood mitigation measure.

The local government put in new pipes to reduce the impact of potential flooding.

2

The defense attorney presented several factors in mitigation of the defendant's actions.

The lawyer showed reasons why the person's actions should be judged less harshly.

3

Taking an aspirin was a quick mitigation for her growing headache.

She took a pill to make her headache feel less severe.

词族

名词
mitigation
Verb
mitigate
副词
mitigatingly
形容词
mitigating
相关
mitigator
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Mighty Gate' blocking a flood. The gate 'mitigates' the water, making the flood much less severe.

快速测验

The company's primary focus was the _______ of financial risks during the economic downturn.

正确!

正确答案是: mitigation

例句

1

The town council installed new drainage systems as a flood mitigation measure.

everyday

The local government put in new pipes to reduce the impact of potential flooding.

2

The defense attorney presented several factors in mitigation of the defendant's actions.

formal

The lawyer showed reasons why the person's actions should be judged less harshly.

3

Taking an aspirin was a quick mitigation for her growing headache.

informal

She took a pill to make her headache feel less severe.

4

Scholars argue that carbon sequestration is essential for climate change mitigation.

academic

Researchers say capturing carbon is necessary to reduce the effects of global warming.

5

The company developed a comprehensive risk mitigation plan before launching the new product.

business

The business made a plan to lower potential dangers before starting their new project.

词族

名词
mitigation
Verb
mitigate
副词
mitigatingly
形容词
mitigating
相关
mitigator

常见搭配

risk mitigation the act of reducing potential dangers
mitigation strategy a plan designed to lessen negative impacts
climate change mitigation actions taken to reduce global warming
mitigation measures specific steps taken to reduce severity
in mitigation of acting as an excuse or reducing the impact of

常用短语

mitigating circumstances

facts that provide an explanation for a mistake to make it seem less bad

impact mitigation

the process of reducing the effect of an event

disaster mitigation

strategies to minimize the damage caused by natural disasters

容易混淆的词

mitigation vs mediation

Mediation involves a person helping two parties resolve a dispute, while mitigation is the act of making a problem less severe.

mitigation vs litigation

Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action in court, whereas mitigation refers to reducing a penalty or harm.

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使用说明

Mitigation is a formal term most commonly found in legal, environmental, and corporate risk management contexts. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' and the negative thing being reduced.

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常见错误

Learners often confuse it with 'litigation' due to the similar sound. Additionally, avoid using it as a verb; the verb form is 'mitigate'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Mighty Gate' blocking a flood. The gate 'mitigates' the water, making the flood much less severe.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'mitigatio', from 'mitigare', which means to make mild or soft (mitis 'gentle' + agere 'to do').

语法模式

uncountable noun often followed by 'of' + noun phrase can be modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'risk', or 'flood'
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文化背景

In the 21st century, the word is most culturally prominent in discussions about 'Climate Change Mitigation', referring to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

快速测验

The company's primary focus was the _______ of financial risks during the economic downturn.

正确!

正确答案是: mitigation

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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