词汇 "take the sting out of" 在中文的含义

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take the sting out of

US /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
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成语

1.

减轻痛苦, 缓和影响

to make something unpleasant less severe or painful

示例:
The apology helped to take the sting out of his harsh words.
道歉有助于减轻他严厉言辞的伤害
A small bonus helped to take the sting out of the pay cut.
一笔小奖金有助于减轻减薪的痛苦
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