lessening
/ˈlesnɪŋ/noun [具体名词] 减轻，减少；变小
Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice. 事实上，大多数人都赞成减少偏见。
verb [vt. 及物动词] 减少；变小（lessen 的 ing 形式）
Sedimented institutions worsen the bias by lessening choice, interest, and participation. 通过减少人们的选择权、利益和参与，陈腐的制度让这一倾向更加恶化。
