動(dòng)詞 tone down:

1. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
   同義詞：muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen
2. make less strong or intense; soften
   同義詞：moderate, tame

1. You'd better tone down the more offensive remarks in your article.
   你最好把你文章里的攻擊性詞句寫得含蓄些。
2. In his public statement the minister toned down his criticisms he had made in private.
   部長(zhǎng)在公開發(fā)表言論時(shí)比他在私下批評(píng)時(shí)的調(diào)子要緩和一點(diǎn)兒。
3. The bright blue wilt tone down with the effect of sunlight.
   陽光一照射這明亮的藍(lán)色就會(huì)柔和下來。