dumb down

短语

降低…的难度；(尤指对教科书加以)简化：

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.

    习语 及物

    The public won't understand this concept. We need to dumb down our explanation of it.

  2. 2.

    To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.

    习语 不及物

    Television has really dumbed down over the past ten years.