to play down
[phrase form: play]
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淡化, 轻描淡写
to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
例子
He did n't want to overshadow others, so he played his awards down during the interview.
他不想 overshadow 别人，所以在采访中淡化了自己的奖项。
He plays down his involvement in charity, preferring anonymity.
他淡化了自己在慈善事业中的参与，更喜欢匿名。
