mitigate [ˈmɪtɪgeɪt]

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vt.（使）减轻，（使）缓和

to make something less harmful , unpleasant or bad

The government is trying to mitigate the effects of inflation. 政府正试图缓和通货膨胀的影响。
Governments should endeavour to mitigate distress. 政府应努力缓解贫困问题。