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缓和
huǎnhé
Description
"缓和"的意思是让紧张的情况或气氛变得没有那么紧张。
"缓和" means to make a tense situation or atmosphere less tense.
我们常常说缓和关系、缓和气氛或者缓和压力。
We often say 缓和关系 (ease relations), 缓和气氛 (ease the atmosphere), or 缓和压力 (reduce pressure).
Meanings
缓和huǎnhé
to ease; to relax; to relieve tension
他说了个笑话,缓和了气氛。
He told a joke to lighten the mood.
缓和huǎnhé
relaxed; gentle; not tense
现在两国的关系比较缓和。
Relations between the two countries are now more relaxed.
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Notes
- Etymology
缓 (slow, relax) + 和 (harmonious, peaceful), together meaning to make calm.
- Nuance
缓和 often applies to tension or relationships; 缓解 more to problems or symptoms.
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