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to thin out
[phrase form: thin]
01
間引きする, 薄める
to decrease the number or density of something
Transitive: to thin out sth
Example
The librarian thinned out the book collection to make space for new acquisitions.
The manager decided to thin out the excessive paperwork in the office.
The supervisor decided to thin out the employees in the department to improve efficiency.
02
希薄になる, 薄くなる
to become less dense
Intransitive
Example
After the peak hours, the traffic on the highway tends to thin out.
The crowd at the concert started to thin out after the first few performances.
The dense fog finally started to thin out, allowing better visibility on the road.
03
薄める, 薄くする
to lessen the flavor of a mixture
Transitive: to thin out a mixture or substance
Example
The makeup artist thinned out the foundation with a moisturizer.
You can thin out the paint with a bit of water for a smoother finish.
Adding more milk will help thin out the coffee 's strong flavor.
例
The librarian thinned out the book collection to make space for new acquisitions.
The manager decided to thin out the excessive paperwork in the office.
The supervisor decided to thin out the employees in the department to improve efficiency.
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