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It is therefore essential to ensure that such investment activity does not diminish investor protection.Deshalb muss unbedingt sichergestellt werden, dass durch derartige Anlagetätigkeiten der Anlegerschutz nicht verringert wird.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
The l-dopa was immediately stopped again, but this did not diminish her excitement in the least.L-DOPA wurde daraufhin sofort wieder abgesetzt. Die Erregung ging jedoch nicht zurück.Sacks, Oliver / AwakeningsSacks, Oliver / Awakenings: Zeit des ErwachensAwakenings: Zeit des ErwachensSacks, Oliver© 1973, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1990, Oliver Sacks© 1989 by VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, WeinheimAwakeningsSacks, Oliver© Oliver Sacks 1973, 1976, 1982, 1987, 1990
The main reason, however, is our systematic approach, which exclusively aims to reduce the volatility of the oil price and diminish its influence on our profitability.Hauptverantwortlich ist jedoch unser Ansatz, der einzig und allein darauf abzielt, die Volatilität des Ölpreises abzufedern und ihren Einfluss auf unsere Profitabilität zu reduzieren.http://konzern.lufthansa.com/en/ 5/26/2012http://konzern.lufthansa.com/en/ 5/26/2012
The SHI physicians seem to have made use of the "no substitution" rules specifically for these vulnerable patients, in order not to diminish the safety of their treatment.In diesen Fällen scheinen Vertragsärzte das Instrument der Aut-idem-Regelung gezielt zu nutzen, um die Therapiesicherheit vulnerabler Patienten nicht zu gefährden.© 2011 Deutsches Ärzteblatthttp://aerzteblatt.de 12/8/2011© 2011 Deutsches Ärzteblatthttp://aerzteblatt.de 12/8/2011
"I choose to remain out of public view so as not to diminish the importance of my dear brother King Peter.»Ich habe mich nur wenig in der Öffentlichkeit gezeigt, um nicht die Aufmerksamkeit zu mindern, die meinem lieben Bruder gilt, König Peter.Anderson, Kevin / Scattered SunsAnderson, Kevin / Gefallene SonnenGefallene SonnenAnderson, Kevin© 2006 der deutschen Ausgabe und der Übersetzung by Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, München© 2005 by WordFire, Inc.Scattered SunsAnderson, Kevin© 2005 by WordFire, Inc.
She even had to control her own breathing; if she disturbed the position of her body by as much as an inch the pain magnified, never to diminish again.Sie musste sich sogar aufs Atmen konzentrieren; wenn sie sich auch nur einen Zentimeter bewegte, schwoll der Schmerz an und ließ nicht wieder nach.Baxter, Stephen / TimeBaxter, Stephen / ZeitZeitBaxter, Stephen© 1999 by Stephen Baxter© 2002 der deutschen Ausgabe und der Übersetzung by Wilhelm Heyne Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, MünchenTimeBaxter, Stephen© 2000 by Stephen Baxter
In the past decade, YPF’s reserves diminished significantly, along with those of most oil companies operating in Argentina, because investment in exploration was greatly reduced.Im letzten Jahrzehnt verringerten sich die Reserven von YPF deutlich, ebenso wie diejenigen der meisten argentinischen Ölgesellschaften, da die Investitionen in die Förderung stark zurückgefahren worden waren.© 1995-2012 Project Syndicatehttp://www.project-syndicate.org/ 6/17/2012© 1995-2012 Project Syndicatehttp://www.project-syndicate.org/ 6/17/2012
The gradually diminishing distance between the pack and its quarry diminishes for each of them.Der Abstand zwischen der Meute und ihrem Gegenstand, der sich allmählich verringert, verringert sich für jeden.Canetti, Elias / Crowds and PowerCanetti, Elias / Masse und MachtMasse und MachtCanetti, Elias© by Claassen Verlag GmbH, Hamburg 1960Crowds and PowerCanetti, Elias© 1960 by Claassen Verlag, Hamburg© 1962, 1973 by Victor Gollancz Ltd
Analysis of stress scenarios shows that even if business performance is below that given in the business plan, the risk-bearing capacity will be unchanged due to the risk cover which will have diminished as a result of this.Die Analyse der Stress-Szenarien zeigt, dass auch bei einem unter dem Businessplan liegenden Geschäftsverlauf die Risikotragfähigkeit aufgrund der damit zusätzlich geschmälerten Risikodeckungsmasse unverändert gegeben ist.© IKB 2004-2012http://www.ikb.de/ 4/1/2012© IKB 2004-2012http://www.ikb.de/ 4/1/2012
Wage settlement discrepancies have gradually diminished for the countries covered in the diagram — mainly EU countries — until very small variations remain in the 1990s.Für die in dem Schaubild erfaßten Staaten, hauptsächlich EU-Mitgliedstaaten, verringerten sich die Unterschiede bei den Lohnsteigerungen mit der Zeit so stark, daß sie für die neunziger Jahre nur sehr geringe Abweichungen aufweisen.© Europäische Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 28.03.2011© European Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 28.03.2011
The shower of bullets ricocheting off the thick metal shield in Hyde's grip diminished to an occasional patter.Aus dem Prasseln der Kugeln gegen die dicke Metalltür wurde ein gelegentliches Klacken.Anderson, Kevin / League of Extraordinary GentlemenAnderson, Kevin / Die Liga der aussergewöhnlichen GentlemenDie Liga der aussergewöhnlichen GentlemenAnderson, Kevin© 2003 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation© der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe 2003 by Ullstein Heyne List GmbH & Co. KG, MünchenLeague of Extraordinary GentlemenAnderson, Kevin© 2003 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
another party argues that pressure from environmental activists for the replacement of chlorine by hydrogen peroxide was very strong at the beginning of the 1990s. That pressure has diminished in the last few years.In einer anderen Stellungnahme wird die Meinung vertreten, daß der von Umweltschützern ausgehende Druck, Chlor durch Wasserstoffsuperoxid zu ersetzen, Anfang der neunziger Jahre sehr stark war, in den letzten Jahren aber merklich nachgelassen hat.© Europäische Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 02.03.2011© European Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 02.03.2011
However, the danger that losses by a single bank could come to threaten the economy of the entire country would certainly be diminished.Aber die Gefahr, dass die Verluste einer einzelnen Bank die gesamte Volkswirtschaft zu ruinieren drohen, ist mit Sicherheit geringer.© UBS 1998-2011http://www.ubs.com/ 06.10.2011© UBS 1998-2011http://www.ubs.com/ 06.10.2011
Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver.Führen eines Kraftfahrzeugs unter dem Einfluß von Alkohol bzw. anderen Stoffen, die die psychische und physische Leistungsfähigkeit des Führers eines Kraftfahrzeugs beeinträchtigen oder mindern.© Europäische Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 15.03.2011© European Union, 1998-2011http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ 15.03.2011
Overdose in chicken will result in a strongly diminished water- and feed intake and retarded growth.Eine chronische Überdosierung bei Hühnern hat eine stark reduzierte Wasser- und Futteraufnahme sowie ein reduziertes Wachstum zur Folge.© OPUS 2010
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diminishing returns
abnehmende Erträge
diminishing returns
Ertragsrückgang
law of diminishing returns
Gesetz des abnehmenden Ertrags
diminished responsibility
verminderte Zurechnungsfähigkeit
law of diminishing returns
Gesetz der abnehmenden Erträge
law of diminishing utility
Gesetz des abnehmenden Nutzens
diminishing marginal utility
abnehmender Grenznutzen
diminishing returns
abnehmender Ertrag
diminishing returns
rückläufige Einnahmen
diminishing utility
abnehmender Nutzen
on a diminishing scale
degressiv
Word forms
diminish
verb
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Past | diminished |
Imperative | diminish |
Present Participle (Participle I) | diminishing |
Past Participle (Participle II) | diminished |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I diminish | we diminish |
you diminish | you diminish |
he/she/it diminishes | they diminish |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am diminishing | we are diminishing |
you are diminishing | you are diminishing |
he/she/it is diminishing | they are diminishing |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have diminished | we have diminished |
you have diminished | you have diminished |
he/she/it has diminished | they have diminished |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been diminishing | we have been diminishing |
you have been diminishing | you have been diminishing |
he/she/it has been diminishing | they have been diminishing |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I diminished | we diminished |
you diminished | you diminished |
he/she/it diminished | they diminished |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was diminishing | we were diminishing |
you were diminishing | you were diminishing |
he/she/it was diminishing | they were diminishing |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had diminished | we had diminished |
you had diminished | you had diminished |
he/she/it had diminished | they had diminished |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been diminishing | we had been diminishing |
you had been diminishing | you had been diminishing |
he/she/it had been diminishing | they had been diminishing |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will diminish | we shall/will diminish |
you will diminish | you will diminish |
he/she/it will diminish | they will diminish |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be diminishing | we shall/will be diminishing |
you will be diminishing | you will be diminishing |
he/she/it will be diminishing | they will be diminishing |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have diminished | we shall/will have diminished |
you will have diminished | you will have diminished |
he/she/it will have diminished | they will have diminished |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been diminishing | we shall/will have been diminishing |
you will have been diminishing | you will have been diminishing |
he/she/it will have been diminishing | they will have been diminishing |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would diminish | we should/would diminish |
you would diminish | you would diminish |
he/she/it would diminish | they would diminish |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be diminishing | we should/would be diminishing |
you would be diminishing | you would be diminishing |
he/she/it would be diminishing | they would be diminishing |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have diminished | we should/would have diminished |
you would have diminished | you would have diminished |
he/she/it would have diminished | they would have diminished |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been diminishing | we should/would have been diminishing |
you would have been diminishing | you would have been diminishing |
he/she/it would have been diminishing | they would have been diminishing |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am diminished | we are diminished |
you are diminished | you are diminished |
he/she/it is diminished | they are diminished |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being diminished | we are being diminished |
you are being diminished | you are being diminished |
he/she/it is being diminished | they are being diminished |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been diminished | we have been diminished |
you have been diminished | you have been diminished |
he/she/it has been diminished | they have been diminished |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was diminished | we were diminished |
you were diminished | you were diminished |
he/she/it was diminished | they were diminished |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being diminished | we were being diminished |
you were being diminished | you were being diminished |
he/she/it was being diminished | they were being diminished |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been diminished | we had been diminished |
you had been diminished | you had been diminished |
he/she/it had been diminished | they had been diminished |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be diminished | we shall/will be diminished |
you will be diminished | you will be diminished |
he/she/it will be diminished | they will be diminished |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been diminished | we shall/will have been diminished |
you will have been diminished | you will have been diminished |
he/she/it will have been diminished | they will have been diminished |