冲淡chōngdàn 1.加进别的液体,使原来的液体在同一个单位内所含成分相对减少{dilute; water down; reduce the strength of a fluid by adding water or other solvents}: 把80度酒精～为50度。{dilute the alcohol from 80 degrees to 50 degrees} 2.使某种气氛、效果、感情等减弱{weaken the atmosphere, effect and feelings; water down; play down; downgrade}: 加了这一场,反而把整个剧本的效果～了。{This added scene has weakened the effect of the whole play instead.}