Translation of "play down" into Chinese

贬低, 降低 are the top translations of "play down" into Chinese.

play down verb grammar

(idiomatic) To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious. [..]

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  • 贬低

    verb

    Some have played down the importance of its work, saying that it has been unable to agree on a work programme for 12 consecutive years.

    有人有意贬低裁谈会工作的重要性,指出它连续12年未能商定一项工作方案。

  • 降低

    verb

    Some countries place emphasis on the aspect of nuclear non-proliferation, playing down the importance of nuclear disarmament.

    一些国家强调核不扩散方面,却降低核裁军的重要性。

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