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soft pedal

/ˈsɒft ˌped.əl/

翻译: 指淡化或弱化某事的重要性、严重性或极端程度;故意轻描淡写,降低强调或力度以使其显得不那么重要。

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/ˈsɒft ˌped.əl/C1informal
  • zh指淡化或弱化某事的重要性、严重性或极端程度;故意轻描淡写,降低强调或力度以使其显得不那么重要。

To make something seem less important or less extreme than it really is; to downplay, moderate, or treat something with less emphasis or force.

  1. To downplay or moderateB2informal

    To make something seem less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

    zh轻描淡写

    • The politician tried to soft pedal the controversial remarks.
    • She soft pedaled the bad news to avoid upsetting her family.
    • The company soft pedaled the product's flaws in their advertising.
  2. To reduce intensity or volumeB2informal

    To make something quieter, less forceful, or less noticeable.

    zh缓和

    • He soft pedaled his criticism to avoid a confrontation.
    • The musician soft pedaled the final notes of the piece.
    • They soft pedaled the announcement to avoid causing panic.