tone down

柯林斯詞典

1. PHRASAL VERB If you tone down something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive. 使緩和
The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting. 這位言辤激烈的右翼領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人在會(huì)後緩和了他的好戰(zhàn)言辤。
2. PHRASAL VERB If you tone down a colour or a flavour, you make it less bright or strong. 使 (顔色或味道) 柔和
He was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes. 他被要求烹調(diào)時(shí)少放香料和大蒜。