"take the edge off" 怎么发音
expression
TAYK thuh EDJ off
TAYK thuh EDJ of
释义
To make something less intense, unpleasant, or painful. Often used for feelings, pain, hunger, or stress.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈɔf
英式英语
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈɒf
简化发音
美式
TAYK thuh EDJ off
英式
TAYK thuh EDJ of
语境中听
A cup of tea can take the edge off a stressful day.
He ate a sandwich to take the edge off his hunger.
This medicine should take the edge off the pain.
I need something sweet to take the edge off my craving.