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
bate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"

bate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。