"take the edge off" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 缓解
• 缓和

Definition

让某事变得不那么强烈、不适或疼痛。常用于形容情感、疼痛、饥饿或压力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语中常用，表达让某种感觉变轻一些。常与'疼痛'、'压力'、'饥饿'等搭配。不是完全解决问题，只是缓解一些。

Examples

A cup of tea can take the edge off a stressful day.

一杯茶可以**缓解**压力大的一天。

He ate a sandwich to take the edge off his hunger.

他吃了一个三明治来**缓解**他的饥饿。

This medicine should take the edge off the pain.

这种药应该可以**缓解**疼痛。

I need something sweet to take the edge off my craving.

我需要点甜的东西来**缓解**我的渴望。

A quick walk outside really helps to take the edge off when I'm overwhelmed.

在外面快走一下真的能**缓解**我感到压力时的不适。

She cracked a joke to take the edge off the awkward silence.

她讲了个笑话来**缓解**尴尬的沉默。