take the edge off
中文释义
减轻（痛苦/紧张）；缓和一下
To lessen the intensity of something, often stress or discomfort.
常用搭配
- take the edge off the pain减轻疼痛
- take the edge off hunger垫垫肚子
- take the edge off stress缓解压力
例句
- A hot bath takes the edge off a long day.泡个热水澡能缓解一天的疲惫。
- A quick snack took the edge off before the meeting.会前吃点东西垫了垫肚子。