| 释义 |
downˈplay, v. orig. U.S.
Also down-play.
[down adv.: see play v. 38.]
trans. To minimize or make little of (a problem, rumour, etc.); to de-emphasize or play down.
1968N.Y. Rev. Bks. 25 Apr. 34/3 Their chief tended to downplay the report of heavy damage. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 16 Oct. 10/3 ABC has downplayed hard news for generous portions of slickness and show biz. 1977Rolling Stone 24 Mar. 66/3 For the most part, vocals are down-played. 1978R. Stevens Law & Politics 103 The incredible political pressures under which he lived..caused him to neglect or at least downplay the importance of his judicial duties. 1980I. Hunter Malcolm Muggeridge v. 85 The Guardian drastically cut and downplayed the story. 1985Times 14 Jan. 9/1 This is to..down-play the sincerity of the endorsement given him [sc. President Reagan] and his policies by American voters. |