water down
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
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약화시키다, 순화시키다, 희석하다
to make something weaker or less effective, especially by adding water or by reducing the strength of an argument or proposal
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The company decided to water down the new policy after employee complaints.
회사는 직원들의 불만 이후 새로운 정책을 약화시키기로 결정했다.
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He tried to water down his controversial statements during the interview.
그는 인터뷰 중에 논란이 되는 발언을 순화시키려고 노력했다.