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    Expressing to slow down or mitigate with 减缓 (jiǎnhuǎn)

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    Explanation

    减缓 (jiǎnhuǎn) is a verb meaning 'to slow down,' 'to alleviate,' or 'to mitigate.' It describes the process of reducing the speed or severity of something, and is commonly used in contexts like slowing the spread of disease or easing economic pressure.

    Examples

    • 这些措施有效地减缓了疫情的蔓延。

      zhèxiē cuòshī yǒuxiào de jiǎnhuǎn le yìqíng de mànyán.

      These measures effectively slowed the spread of the epidemic.

    • 政府正在努力减缓经济下滑的速度。

      zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔlì jiǎnhuǎn jīngjì xiàhuá de sùdù.

      The government is working hard to slow down the pace of economic decline.

    • 多喝水可以减缓喉咙的疼痛。

      duō hē shuǐ kěyǐ jiǎnhuǎn hóulóng de téngtòng.

      Drinking more water can ease a sore throat.

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