to water down
[phrase form: water]
01
약화시키다, 희석시키다
to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it
Transitive: to water down a content or plan
예시들
The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.
법안의 초안은 엄격한 환경 규제를 부과하려는 목적이었지만, 산업 로비스트들의 압력 후에 약화되었습니다.
The company 's ambitious expansion plans were watered down to focus on more achievable short-term goals.
회사의 야심 찬 확장 계획은 더 달성 가능한 단기 목표에 집중하기 위해 약화되었습니다.
02
희석하다, 물을 타다
to make something less strong by adding water to it
Transitive: to water down a substance
예시들
The chef had to water down the sauce to balance the flavors.
셰프는 맛의 균형을 맞추기 위해 소스를 희석해야 했습니다.
The instructions suggest not to water the fertilizer down too much.
지시사항은 비료를 너무 많이 희석하지 말 것을 권장합니다.
03
약화시키다, 완화하다
to weaken the effectiveness of something such as an idea, opinion, speech, etc., usually by softening the language or removing content that might upset or offend people
Transitive: to water down sth
예시들
The movie's original ending was too intense, so they decided to water it down to make it more suitable for a wider audience.
영화의 원래 결말은 너무 강렬해서, 더 넓은 관객층에 적합하도록 순화하기로 결정했습니다.
The politician 's speech was watered down to avoid offending any potential voters, resulting in a vague and uninspiring message.
정치인의 연설은 잠재적 유권자를 불쾌하게 하지 않기 위해 희석되었고, 그 결과 모호하고 영감을 주지 않는 메시지가 되었다.
