淡化
To diminish the importance, visibility, or intensity of something; to fade out.
Examples
3 of 5他试图淡化他在那件事中的责任。
He tried to downplay his responsibility in that matter.
政府试图淡化该事件的政治影响。
The government attempted to play down the political impact of the event.
别管那些细节，淡化它们。
Don't worry about those details; fade them out.
Word Family
Memory Tip
淡 (thin/watery) + 化 (change) = to make something 'watery' and less intense.
Quick Quiz
新政策旨在____城乡之间的差距。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
他试图淡化他在那件事中的责任。
everydayHe tried to downplay his responsibility in that matter.
政府试图淡化该事件的政治影响。
formalThe government attempted to play down the political impact of the event.
别管那些细节，淡化它们。
informalDon't worry about those details; fade them out.
全球化可能会淡化不同文化间的边界。
academicGlobalization may blur the boundaries between different cultures.
公司淡化了亏损的消息。
businessThe company played down the news of the losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
逐渐淡化
to gradually fade
淡化边界
to blur boundaries
淡化竞争
to de-emphasize competition
Often Confused With
弱化 is to make weaker; 淡化 specifically implies making something less noticeable or important.
Usage Notes
Often used in political and social science contexts to describe how issues are managed.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for literally washing out a stain (use 清洗).
Memory Tip
淡 (thin/watery) + 化 (change) = to make something 'watery' and less intense.
Word Origin
From '淡' (insipid/light) and '化' (to transform).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
新政策旨在____城乡之间的差距。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Vocabulary
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