to live down
[phrase form: live]
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挽回, 克服
to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time
例子
After the scandal, the politician worked hard to rebuild his reputation and live down the controversy.
丑闻之后，这位政治家努力重建自己的声誉，并摆脱争议。
She regretted saying those hurtful words, but she hoped that with time she could live them down and repair her relationship with her friend.
她后悔说了那些伤人的话，但她希望随着时间的推移，她可以克服并修复她与朋友的关系。
