water down
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
片語動詞
1.
淡化, 沖淡, 削弱
to make something weaker or less effective, especially by adding water or by reducing the strength of an argument or proposal
範例:
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The company decided to water down the new policy after employee complaints.
公司決定在員工投訴後淡化新政策。
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He tried to water down his controversial statements during the interview.
他在採訪中試圖淡化其有爭議的言論。
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