tone down (toning,toned,tones)

• 1.  

  PHRASAL VERB（动词词组） If you tone down something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive. 使缓和

  例：

  The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting.

  这位言辞激烈的右翼领导人在会后缓和了他的好战言辞。

• 2.  

  PHRASAL VERB（动词词组） If you tone down a colour or a flavour, you make it less bright or strong. 使 (颜色或味道) 柔和

  例：

  He was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes.

  他被要求烹调时少放香料和大蒜。