to thin out
[phrase form: thin]
01
间苗, 稀释
to decrease the number or density of something
Transitive: to thin out sth
例子
She thinned the flower bed out, removing some plants to create a more balanced garden.
她疏苗花坛，移除一些植物以创造一个更平衡的花园。
The manager decided to thin out the excessive paperwork in the office.
经理决定减少办公室里的过多文书工作。
02
变稀疏, 减少
to become less dense
Intransitive
例子
After the peak hours, the traffic on the highway tends to thin out.
高峰时段过后，高速公路上的交通往往会减少。
As the night went on, the party began to thin out, leaving only a few guests.
随着夜晚的深入，派对开始稀疏，只剩下几位客人。
03
稀释, 冲淡
to lessen the flavor of a mixture
Transitive: to thin out a mixture or substance
例子
She decided to thin the soup out by adding more broth.
她决定通过加入更多肉汤来稀释汤。
You can thin out the paint with a bit of water for a smoother finish.
你可以用一点水稀释油漆以获得更光滑的饰面。
