watering down

watering down

美 　英

• na.沖淡
• 網絡輕描淡寫；順勢而為

詞形變化

第三人稱單數：waters down  現在分詞：watering down  過去式：watered down  

英漢解釋

na.

1. 沖淡,打折扣

英英解釋

na.	1. to make something such as a statement or newspaper article less offensive, powerful, or detailed 2. to add water to a drink or liquid in order to make it less strong

例句

But a year ago he warned that its fast growth had led to what he called the watering down of the Starbucks experience.

但在一年前，他曾警告稱，星巴克如此快速發展，已導致了他所謂的“星巴克經驗的注水淡化”。

The various accounting bodies are trying to placate the politicians while avoiding watering down standards too much.

各家會計事務所正在一面盡力使政客們安心，同時避免過度降低標準。

Other cross talk elders say the money associated with the form's popularity has commercialized the shows, watering down the traditional wit.

其他老一輩相聲演員也認為，與錢掛鉤使得相聲變得商業化，從而讓相聲這個古老的藝術智慧滲了水。

The Renault boss says the sport risks watering down its prestige and value by opening the door to outfits worthy of junior categories.

的雷諾車隊老板說，體育運動的風險淡化它的威望和價值的大門服裝值得初中類別。

If change continues, particularly if it is embedded in law, the west should consider slowly watering down sanctions.

如果緬甸能夠繼續變革，尤其是如果能夠就此立法，那么西方應考慮逐漸減少對緬甸的制裁。

A ruling by Spain's constitutional court watering down an autonomy statute passed by Mr Zapatero has raised passions.

一項由薩帕特羅通過的西班牙憲法法院淡化自由章程的規定激發了民怨。

"This is a further watering down of proposals first published in 2003, " he said.

他表示：“這是對2003年最初公布的建議的進一步淡化。”

Another problem is the watering down of tough requirements and procedures as new members join.

另一個問題是對新成員加入的嚴格的準入條件和過程，始終難以放松。

Some critics have accused Mr. Robertson of watering down London's post-Olympic ambitions.

一些批評人士指責Robertson先生對后倫敦奧運時期的潑冷水。

Watering down milk to make it go further.

把牛奶沖淡以便于喝得長一些；