1.冲淡,打折扣
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
1.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，他曾警告称，星巴克如此快速发展，已导致了他所谓的“星巴克经验的注水淡化”。
2.The various accounting bodies are trying to placate the politicians while avoiding watering down standards too much.
各家会计事务所正在一面尽力使政客们安心，同时避免过度降低标准。
3.Other cross talk elders say the money associated with the form's popularity has commercialized the shows, watering down the traditional wit.
其他老一辈相声演员也认为，与钱挂钩使得相声变得商业化，从而让相声这个古老的艺术智慧渗了水。
4.The Renault boss says the sport risks watering down its prestige and value by opening the door to outfits worthy of junior categories.
的雷诺车队老板说，体育运动的风险淡化它的威望和价值的大门服装值得初中类别。
5.If change continues, particularly if it is embedded in law, the west should consider slowly watering down sanctions.
如果缅甸能够继续变革，尤其是如果能够就此立法，那么西方应考虑逐渐减少对缅甸的制裁。
6.A ruling by Spain's constitutional court watering down an autonomy statute passed by Mr Zapatero has raised passions.
一项由萨帕特罗通过的西班牙宪法法院淡化自由章程的规定激发了民怨。
7."This is a further watering down of proposals first published in 2003, " he said.
他表示：“这是对2003年最初公布的建议的进一步淡化。”
8.Another problem is the watering down of tough requirements and procedures as new members join.
另一个问题是对新成员加入的严格的准入条件和过程，始终难以放松。
9.Some critics have accused Mr. Robertson of watering down London's post-Olympic ambitions.
一些批评人士指责Robertson先生对后伦敦奥运时期的泼冷水。
10.Watering down milk to make it go further.
把牛奶冲淡以便于喝得长一些；