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Dilute Meaning in English

word

daɪˈɫut/, /dɪˈɫut
dye-LOOT or dih-LOOT
daɪlˈuːt
dye-LOOT

释义

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid. It can also mean to make something less strong or effective.

用法与细微差别

Common with liquids ("dilute juice/paint") but also abstract ("dilute the message"). Slightly formal in technical/scientific use. Not for making a solid mixture weaker (use 'weaken').

例句

Please dilute the orange juice with some water.

basic

Doctors sometimes dilute strong medicines before use.

basic

If the paint is too thick, you can dilute it with water.

basic

Adding too much water will dilute the flavor of your soup.

natural

They tried to dilute the impact of the news by releasing it late at night.

natural

Don’t dilute your achievements—be proud of what you’ve done!

natural