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soft-pedal是什么意思

soft-pedal

英美 [,sɔft'pɛdəl]

vt. 用弱音踏板降低…的音调；对…不予张扬；使大事化小
vi. 使用弱音踏板；缓和；不张扬

英文词源

soft-pedal (v.): "to tone down," 1915, figurative use from the noun (1856) in reference to the left foot-lever of a piano, which makes it quieter among other effects; from soft (adj.) + pedal (n.).

双语例句

1. In the background, in soft focus, we see his smiling wife.: 在背景部分，我们可以看到他妻子面带微笑的蒙影像。

2. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.: 针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。

3. The President could continue to bash Democrats as being soft on crime.: 总统可能会继续抨击民主党人对待犯罪活动心慈手软。

4. She sighed, then continued in a soft, calm voice.: 她叹了口气，然后继续用温柔、平静的声音说下去。

5. I think more customers probably prefer a soft sell.: 我认为更多的顾客也许更喜欢软性推销。