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tone down

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    tone down (toning,toned,tones)

  • 1. PHRASAL VERB If you tone down something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive. 使缓和

    The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting. 这位言辞激烈的右翼领导人在会后缓和了他的好战言辞。

  • 2. PHRASAL VERB If you tone down a colour or a flavour, you make it less bright or strong. 使 (颜色或味道) 柔和

    He was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes. 他被要求烹调时少放香料和大蒜。

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