talk down
US /tɔːk daʊn/
UK /tɔːk daʊn/
短语动词
1.
贬低, 轻视
to speak to someone in a way that makes them feel less important or intelligent
示例:
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He always talks down to his employees, which makes them feel undervalued.
他总是贬低他的员工，这让他们感到不被重视。
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Don't let anyone talk you down; you're capable of great things.
不要让任何人贬低你；你能够做伟大的事情。
2.
劝说放弃, 说服投降
to persuade someone not to do something, especially something dangerous or risky
示例:
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We managed to talk him down from jumping off the bridge.
我们成功地劝说他放弃跳桥。
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The police negotiator tried to talk the hostage-taker down.
警方谈判专家试图说服劫持人质者投降。