de-escalate
US /ˌdiːˈes.kə.leɪt/
UK /ˌdiːˈes.kə.leɪt/
动词
缓和, 降低...的强度
to reduce the intensity, scope, or scale of a conflict or a potentially violent situation
示例:
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The police officer tried to de-escalate the situation by speaking calmly.
警官试图通过冷静交谈来缓和局势。
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Both countries are taking steps to de-escalate the border conflict.
两国正在采取措施缓和边界冲突。