to play down
[phrase form: play]
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軽視する, 過小評価する
to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
例
He did n't want to overshadow others, so he played his awards down during the interview.
彼は他の人を凌駕したくなかったので、インタビュー中に自分の受賞を軽視しました。
He plays down his involvement in charity, preferring anonymity.
彼は慈善活動への関与を軽視し、匿名を好む。
