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消退

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Definition

to wane/to vanish gradually

Example

As a Verb

disappear/vanish gradually; fade away; decrease

1
Shǔrè
暑热
xiāotuì
消退
  
。

The summer heat is abating/ending.

2
Cháoshuǐ
潮水
xiāotuì
消退
le
了
  
。

The tide receded.