"downplayed" in Chinese (Simplified)
淡化了轻描淡写了
Definition
让某事显得比实际不那么重要或严重，通常是为了避免引起注意或担忧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于新闻、政治和日常对话，形容有人试图让问题或成就看起来没那么重要。常和“风险”、“问题”、“结果”、“指控”等词搭配。通常带有批评或负面语气。
Examples
He downplayed the mistake to avoid getting into trouble.
他**淡化了**这个错误以避免惹麻烦。
The company downplayed the risks of their product.
公司**淡化了**他们产品的风险。
She downplayed her role in the project.
她**淡化了**自己在这个项目中的作用。
He really downplayed what happened, but it was actually a big deal.
他真的**淡化了**发生的事情，但其实很严重。
The politician downplayed the accusations during the interview.
那位政治家在采访中**轻描淡写了**这些指控。
When asked about the delay, she downplayed it as just a minor issue.
被问到延误时，她**淡化了**，说只是个小问题。