bowdlerise

• 动词，指删除或修改文本中被认为冒犯或不妥的部分，通常出于过度拘谨或过分谨慎的态度。

A verb meaning to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate, often in a prudish or overly cautious manner.

1. Censor or expurgateC2formalbritish

   To remove or alter parts of a text, play, or film that are considered offensive or inappropriate.

   删改

   • The publisher decided to bowdlerise the novel for a younger audience.
   • Many classic works have been bowdlerised to remove profanity.
   • The film was heavily bowdlerised before its television broadcast.

   同义词blue-pencilcensorclean upcuteditexpurgateredact

   反义词includepreserveretain