| 释义 |
take the edge off something take the edge off (something)To make something less intense, severe, or unpleasant. We won't be having lunch for another hour, but if you're hungry now, I've got some snacks to take the edge off. We can give you some medication to help take the edge off the pain.See also: edge, off, taketake the edge off something COMMON If something takes the edge off a feeling or situation, especially an unpleasant one, it weakens its effect or unpleasantness. My head never seemed to clear completely, and the painkillers only took the edge off the pain. We had an informal chat before the interview and that took the edge off my nerves. Note: If something takes the edge off a blade, it makes it blunt. See also: edge, off, something, taketake the edge off something reduce the intensity or effect of something, especially something unpleasant or severe.See also: edge, off, something, taketake the ˈedge off something make something less strong, unpleasant, etc: He tried to take the edge off the bad news by promising to help them in their difficulties. ♢ I had an apple before lunch, which took the edge off my appetite.See also: edge, off, something, take |