soft-pedal 的定义
- Also called una corda pedal . a pedal, as on a piano, for reducing tonal volume.
- Informal. something that restrains or dampens: to put a soft pedal on one's enthusiasm.
soft-pedal 近义词
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更多soft-pedal例句
- There were stomachs, taut and flat, but also undulating bellies, soft and bloated from the breakfast buffet.
- I strain and push and pedal and wonder, “When will this end?”
- Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.
- I push down on the pedal with my right leg and instead of propelling myself forward, I topple over sideways.
- My surgeon told me my bones were so soft he could barely install the screws.
- And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
- A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.
- His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
- The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.
- Not a zephyr ruffled the leaf of a rose, and a soft breathing fragrance bathed his reposing senses.