take the edge off
中文釋義
減輕(痛苦/緊張);緩和一下
To lessen the intensity of something, often stress or discomfort.
常用搭配
- take the edge off the pain減輕疼痛
- take the edge off hunger墊墊肚子
- take the edge off stress緩解壓力
例句
- A hot bath takes the edge off a long day.泡個熱水澡能緩解一天的疲憊。
- A quick snack took the edge off before the meeting.會前喫點東西墊了墊肚子。