dilute
verb [ T ] uk/daɪˈluːt/ us/daɪˈluːt/
稀释,冲淡
to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else
Dilute the juice (with water) before you drink it. 果汁先(用水)稀释一下再喝。
减缓,减轻,缓冲
to reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc.
These measures are designed to dilute public fears about the product's safety. 采取这些措施是为了减轻公众对该产品安全性的恐慌。
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- Dilute this squash with water - one part squash to seven parts water.
- You should always dilute juice that you serve to children.
dilute
adjective UK uk/daɪˈluːt/ us/daɪˈluːt/ (US usually diluted)
经过稀释的,低浓度的
made weaker by diluting
dilute hydrochloric acid 经过稀释的盐酸