abate

暴雨的强度终于开始减弱了。

The intensity of the storm finally started to ___abate.

经过三天的治疗，孩子的烧渐渐退了。

The child's fever gradually ___abated after three days of treatment.

当意识到其中的财务风险后，他最初对这项创业的热情迅速冷却了。

His initial enthusiasm for the venture quickly ___abated when he realized the financial risks involved.