释义
reduce the intensity or effect of (something unpleasant or severe)
使钝；削弱；挫…的锐气
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the tablets will take the edge off the pain .这些药片可以减轻疼痛。
双语例句
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I need a sandwich to take the edge off my appetite.
我需要一份三明治以解腹中之饥。
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Such a frugal mind-set could take the edge off any recovery.
而这样的节约心态将会减弱复苏进度。
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I usually go jogging to take the edge off before an exam.
考试前我通常会去慢跑消除紧张。
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Their system of subsidies would take the edge off this uncertainty.
他们的津贴系统将会减少这种不确定性。
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Anyway, being brought up as a Satanist tended to take the edge off it.
总之，被养育成撒旦的信徒没什么不好的。
近义词
lowerfall
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Oh, that's nice. That should take the edge off the reviews.
真有你的，这样就不用在意那些评论了。
《Sex and the City 2》《欲望都市2》
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See, we should've done this last night. You know, have a little wine, take the edge off.
我们昨晚就该这样嘛，喝点小酒，刺激刺激。
《The Big Bang Theory Season 3》《生活大爆炸 第三季》