to water down
[phrase form: water]
01
淡化, 削弱
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
例子
The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.
该法案的初稿旨在实施严格的环境法规，但在行业游说者的压力下被淡化了。
The company 's ambitious expansion plans were watered down to focus on more achievable short-term goals.
公司的雄心勃勃的扩张计划被淡化，以专注于更可实现的短期目标。
02
稀释, 加水冲淡
to make something less strong by adding water to it
Transitive: to water down a substance
例子
The chef had to water down the sauce to balance the flavors.
厨师不得不稀释酱汁以平衡味道。
The instructions suggest not to water the fertilizer down too much.
说明建议不要将肥料稀释太多。
03
淡化, 削弱
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
例子
The movie's original ending was too intense, so they decided to water it down to make it more suitable for a wider audience.
电影的原版结局太过激烈，所以他们决定淡化它，使其更适合广大观众。
The politician 's speech was watered down to avoid offending any potential voters, resulting in a vague and uninspiring message.
政治家的演讲被淡化以避免冒犯任何潜在选民，导致信息含糊不清且缺乏鼓舞性。
