soft-pedaling

[US]/[ˈsɒft ˈpedəlɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈsɒft ˈpedəlɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.避免给出直接或明确的答案;含糊其辞;为了避开争议或反对而缓和自己的观点或行动。
n.在陈述或行动中避免直接或明确的举动。

Phrases & Collocations

soft-pedaling around

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avoiding soft-pedaling

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soft-pedaling issue

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soft-pedaling approach

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stopped soft-pedaling

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soft-pedaling tactic

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soft-pedaling language

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soft-pedaling now

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soft-pedaling further

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soft-pedaling details

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Example Sentences

the politician was accused of soft-pedaling the issue to avoid controversy.

這位政治人物被指控淡化這個問題以避免爭議。

the company soft-pedaled the negative findings in their market research.

該公司在市場研究中淡化了負面發現。

he soft-pedaled his enthusiasm for the project, fearing it wouldn't succeed.

他壓低了對這個項目的熱情,擔心它無法成功。

the report soft-pedaled the extent of the environmental damage.

這份報告淡化了環境損害的程度。

she soft-pedaled her concerns about the new policy during the meeting.

她在會議中淡化了對新政策的擔憂。

the journalist was criticized for soft-pedaling the government's failures.

這位記者因淡化政府的失敗而受到批評。

they soft-pedaled the risks involved in the investment opportunity.

他們淡化了這項投資機會所涉及的風險。

the lawyer soft-pedaled the client's involvement in the crime.

這位律師淡化了客戶參與這項罪行的程度。

the manager soft-pedaled the importance of employee feedback.

這位經理淡化了員工反饋的重要性。

the author soft-pedaled the protagonist's flaws in the novel.

這位作者在小說中淡化了主角的缺陷。

the team soft-pedaled their progress to avoid setting unrealistic expectations.

這支團隊淡化了他們的進展,以避免產生不切實際的期望。

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