1728, perhaps a back-formation from amelioration on pattern of French améliorer. The simpler form meliorate was used in Middle English. Related: Ameliorated; ameliorating.
雙語例句
1. He expected me to do something to ameliorate his depression.
他希望我做點什麽好讓他不那麽沮喪。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.
做什麽也無法使情況好轉。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Steps have been taken to ameliorate the situation.
已經采取措施以改善局麵。
來自《權威詞典》
4. In every human being there is a wish to ameliorate his own condition.
改善自己境況的願望人皆有之.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
5. Everyone wishes to ameliorate his own condition .