tone down

（使）柔和, 缓和

例句与用法：

You'd better tone down the more offensive remarks in your article.

你最好把你文章里的攻击性词句写得含蓄些。

In his public statement the minister toned down his criticisms he had made in private.

部长在公开发表言论时比他在私下批评时的调子要缓和一点儿。

The bright blue wilt tone down with the effect of sunlight.

阳光一照射这明亮的蓝色就会柔和下来。

详细释义：

使柔和

She was trying to tone down the colors of the picture.

她正设法使画面的色调柔和一些。