| 单词 | soft-pedal |
| 例句 | I braced myself against his request, fearing he would ask me to soft-pedal. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They were not individuals inclined to soft-pedal their views about national politics and national security or, in Neylan’s case, about Robert Oppenheimer, whom Neylan described as “a man so conceited he just shoved God over.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z This look at the impossible-to-kill "controversy" over the dangers and benefits of vaccination, doesn't soft-pedal its message: "Children are getting sick and dying from preventable diseases as nervous parents skip their children's shots." TV Picks: 'The Chair,' 'Cinderella,' 'NOVA: Vaccines,' 'Doctor Who' 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z It is aimed at younger children and includes pretty songs, but it doesn’t soft-pedal anything. Review: ‘Snowtime!’ Tells of an Escalating Snowball War 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z But I didn't soft-pedal my feelings, so my better half knew how intensely I was feeling. Carolyn Hax: He vetoed a second child, and a lingering resentment was born 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z If “Race” is a standard inspirational biopic that exalts the legend of an athletic hero, at least it doesn’t soft-pedal the racism that Owens encountered at every turn. Review: ‘Race’ Chronicles Jesse Owens’s Rise to Olympic Glory 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Like its American hip-hop counterparts, “May Allah Bless France!” doesn’t soft-pedal the temptations of the thug life. César Winners Fill Roster at Rendez-Vous With French Cinema 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Sometimes he uses comedy as a distraction or to soft-pedal an emotion or an idea. Review: ‘Chappie’: a Smart Robot in a Violent Future 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Some of the show’s problems seem to stem from trying to soft-pedal this supernatural premise. Review: Netflix Tries to Channel Its Chi With ‘Marvel’s Iron Fist’ 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Ivanka has always tried to use her status as a woman and a mother to soft-pedal her father’s aims, to pink-wash them in vaguely feminist sentiments and feminine images without actually accomplishing any pro-family policy. About Samantha Bee, Ivanka Trump and That Word 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z But he doesn’t soft-pedal the sinister reality of an egomaniac spreading chaos and carnage with zero accountability. Stepping Into the Shoes of a Psychopath 2011-07-22T13:00:00Z The Times is far from alone in this tendency to soft-pedal, as Daniel Dale, the excellent Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, told Benjamin Hart of New York magazine. Perspective | Fact-checking President Trump isn’t enough 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z She does not reject her mother, who lives now with dementia, but neither does she become her or soft-pedal the ways in which Malabar continues to wound her. A Mother’s Secrets, a Daughter’s Lies 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Now here comes a show about New York’s sex trade that can neither soft-pedal the brutal realities nor exploit the exploitation. ‘The Deuce’ Recalls Sex and Sleaze in 1970s Times Square 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Do not mess around, do not soft-pedal it with “things have turned weird” and “feel like my wife has lost her mind.” Perspective | Carolyn Hax: No boundaries, including the one between mental health and illness 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The debates are not soft-pedalled, yet Barker's targets, neatly pleated together, are sufficiently varied for the drama not to seem narrowly didactic. This House; Scenes from an Execution; Damned by Despair – review 2012-10-13T23:06:27Z “She refuses to soft-pedal the monstrous views she encounters, and she clearly takes pleasure in cutting them down to size.” 11 New Books We Recommend This Week 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Despite being aimed at a young audience, A Monster Calls doesn’t soft-pedal the agony of grief. Good grief: cinema’s new mood of despair 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z But this is a longstanding problem, and it helps no one to soft-pedal that reality. Cheerleading mediocrity is not good enough for WA's education department | Editorial 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Writing his memoir, Mr. Atae said, was a way to soft-pedal his eventual announcement to fans. In Rare Move, Japanese Pop Star Comes Out Publicly as Gay 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z In contrast to China, Seoul - which has been keen to build ties with Japan - has soft-pedalled its concerns and on Tuesday it said it "respects" the IAEA's findings. Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It’s when political actors soft-pedal costs or hype benefits to push a project across the finish line. On the road between ‘hogwash and baloney’ on WA’s high gas prices 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z And as Lydia’s world begins to crumble and her hold on reality falters, Blanchett somehow pulls us closer still, refusing to soft-pedal the character’s monstrosity — or her magnificence. The best movie performances of 2022 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z If Lynn, who died Tuesday at age 90, ever learned to soft-pedal an emotion, she never revealed it onstage or in the studio. In Loretta Lynn's voice, the unflinching truth about love, motherhood and women's lives 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z “I don’t think he’s going to soft-pedal,” said Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School and the former president of the Ethics Commission. DWP, mired in scandal, has its first inspector general. He vows to bring a 'zeal for independence' 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z It is almost a tradition for the “Big Three” broadcast networks — NBC, ABC and CBS — to soft-pedal or omit coverage of issues that don’t reflect well on the Democratic Party. Protecting Biden: News networks ignore the border 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Dostoevsky doesn’t soft-pedal the predatory nature of human beings. Commentary: Times are bad, so keep your uplift. Give me 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Godfather' 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z And Boseman, evincing the same integrity he clung to his entire career, refuses to soft-pedal the destination. Review: In 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' Chadwick Boseman gives his final and finest performance 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Sorkin doesn’t soft-pedal that particular horror, but he does abbreviate it. The Trial of the Chicago 7 doesn’t know who its villain is 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Disney clearly did not plan to soft-pedal this version, originally scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, as it did the last. Column: 'Mulan' deserves more. Why a Disney+ release does the warrior heroine another disservice 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The dish doesn’t soft-pedal its spice with browning sauce or some other sweetener. If you crave Caribbean food in D.C., you need Georgia (Avenue) on your mind 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z To call Russian interference in our election “meddling” is to soft-pedal it dangerously. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Instead of ‘euthanizing’ pigs, let’s work to give them a better life 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z The longer the IOC stalled, the more it seemed to soft-pedal the threat and suggest that maybe the pandemic wouldn’t be that bad or of very long duration. Perspective | Postponing the Tokyo Games was the right call, even if it is heartbreaking now 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Glazier mentions some soft-pedal thoughts that credit “great music from amazing artists” and labels for diversifying partnerships. Music revenue saw big growth last year, thanks to a jump in paid streaming subscribers 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The shambolic defending, the sloppy goals, the disjointed passing, the soft-pedalled running. Freddie Ljungberg must change lack of commitment in Arsenal’s DNA | Jonathan Liew 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z Far from being a problem, this contradiction is evidence of a certain integrity, a determination to use a young girl’s perspective to amplify rather than soft-pedal the horrors of war. Review: A grim fairy tale, 'Tigers Are Not Afraid' peers at war through a child's eyes 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The BJP eventually soft-pedalled on the legislation, but if the party returns to power it may renew its efforts to get the legislation through India's parliament. Echoes of Trump in Modi's border politics 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z “He never said, ‘I’d like you to soft-pedal this, or not that say that.’ Is Trump Trying to Bully America’s Intelligence Agencies Into Silence? 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Many of King’s strongest allies urged him to remain silent about the war or at least to soft-pedal any criticism. Opinion | Time to Break the Silence on Palestine 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z And although she also courted fame on the mainland, she refused to soft-pedal her convictions. Denise Ho Confronts Hong Kong’s New Political Reality 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Given the rags-to-riches nature of Ally’s storyline, it would be easy for the film to soft-pedal the darker aspects of their relationship, but instead, A Star is Born leans into them without reservation. A Star is Born proves some Hollywood stories are timeless for a reason 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z They also exercised their freedom to soft-pedal their criticism of the Russian government, leading Russian politicians and state media to mock them as supplicants. Opinion | Eight Republicans pick the worst possible place to celebrate July 4 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Count on more Democrats in red districts to soft-pedal progressive views and run as Republican-lite by sounding reasonable on guns, defense, deficits and values. What the GOP Can Learn From Losing 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z For U.S. allies and some congressional lawmakers, it was another befuddling example of the president appearing to soft-pedal in the face of Moscow’s provocations. After UK slaps penalties on Russia, attention turns to Trump 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z It also said Britain might “soft-pedal” criticism of rights abuses in other countries as it seeks to strike new trade deals around the world. UK’s May gathers divided Cabinet, seeking Brexit compromise 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Already with China, Mr. Trump has had to soft-pedal his ambitious trade agenda in an uphill effort to persuade President Xi Jinping to do more to press the neighboring North Korean government. Trump to Asia: Unite on North Korea, but Go It Alone on Trade 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z But there was certainly no effort to soft-pedal or euphemize their views. Some Readers Say ‘White Nationalist’ Normalizes the Charlottesville Protesters 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z At the same time, Mr Mattis did not soft-pedal his views on Chinese behaviour in the South China Sea. James Mattis tries to reassure Asian allies about Donald Trump 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z The certification is the latest move by the administration to soft-pedal campaign promises of a big shift away from Obama’s foreign policies. Trump enjoys a week without a crisis 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Now that he’s president, Trump is realizing that he can’t soft-pedal global security to the extent his rhetoric suggested he might. Trump is realizing trade and security mix with China 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z There are too many members of Congress who want to soft-pedal that bipartisan investigation and who seemingly are supportive of cozier relations with Putin. Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z Foreign Office ministers, aware of Saudi sensitivity to criticism and the strategic importance of the Gulf relationship, usually soft-pedal and focus on their path to reform. Boris Johnson says Saudi Arabia is a 'puppeteer' in Middle East proxy wars 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z It is a startling piece of logic that can only spring from a desire to soft-pedal and downplay. Liverpool should not be in Europa League after Mamadou Sakho’s failed test | Barney Ronay 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z In person, though, he makes no effort to soft-pedal his liberal political opinions, calling the current crop of Republican presidential candidates "clowns." The gamble on Adam McKay and 'The Big Short' looks like it might pay off 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z That is, if you can soft-pedal the other side of this twin sense of destiny: Fury’s rigidly censorious form of born-again Christianity. Tyson Fury: the boxer who picked a fight with the world 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z At the foreign ministers’ meeting, Kerry also appeared to soft-pedal human rights in his public comments. Kerry meets Uzbekistan leader, seen as one of world's most repressive 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z The traditionally rambunctious news media here faces growing pressure to soft-pedal coverage of Beijing and the Beijing-aligned Hong Kong government. Hong Kong Bookstores Display Beijing’s Clout 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z National Republicans preferred to soft-pedal “moral and cultural issues,” Mr. Santorum said, and big donors pressure candidates to ignore them. Visiting 99 Counties in Iowa Doesn’t Get Candidates as Far as It Used to 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Nobody can make me soft-pedal any fact in my business career. Before Trump or Fiorina, There Was Wendell Willkie 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z But while voicing confidence that FX can prevail, Landgraf didn’t soft-pedal the struggles that lie ahead for his network group and others. FX boss: There’s ‘too much television’ with decline ahead 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Although that constrained his freedom, it also provided him with an excuse to soft-pedal issues that were either a lower priority or more politically complex. David Cameron Sets Course for Britain Amid Pageantry of Queen’s Speech 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z He knew I was Jewish but didn't soft-pedal his vision of an ethnically pure Ukraine. Living with the J-word 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z U.S. policymakers are inclined to soft-pedal Sissi’s abuses because they see him as a partner in the larger regional struggle against Islamic radicalism. Egypt’s repression of civic activists is a serious mistake Reformers ask us to soft-pedal the question of sin, find signs of hope even in this latest catastrophe and overlook its inevitable consequences. Pope's fine words on homosexuality are useless while the Catholic church still calls it a sin 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z The English-language videos do not soft-pedal the dangers of the fight; the video of Mr. Poulin, for instance, shows and celebrates his death in battle. ISIS Displaying a Deft Command of Varied Media 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z It didn't soft-pedal anything, but it's incredibly even-handed when it could have been much more one-sided. How we made Do the Right Thing 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Democratic operatives would do well to soft-pedal the “tea party is dead” narrative for now, despite the implications of Mr. Cantor’s aforementioned turmoil. Inside the Beltway: And the fundraising goes on 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z Pink Dot has moved carefully, eschewing traditional protest activism for a soft-pedal approach. Singapore dilemma: When diversity policy meets local law 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z Other lawyers said a respected lawyer like Mr. Valukas was unlikely to soft-pedal his review of the recall issue at G.M. G.M. Calls the Lawyers 2014-03-15T13:53:52Z For that reason Mr Obama has overseen the US negotiations with Mr Rouhani - and soft-pedalled American support for democracy. Dealing with dictators 2013-11-20T01:55:19Z To date, Swann's absence for remedial surgery on his elbow injury has been stoically soft-pedalled. Graeme Swann's absence gives England a taste of how much he will be missed 2013-03-15T12:50:04Z Brands face this same challenge when they soft-pedal material changes in their covenant with consumers. Can The Instagram Brand Recover? 2012-12-26T11:00:53Z Instead, he says, Ghannouchi and the government his party dominates soft-pedalled the issue. In Tunisia, a Battle Over the Arab Spring's Future 2012-09-26T13:05:42Z “In the face of this resistance, it may be tempting to get discouraged, to second-guess the effort, to soft-pedal our message,” Archbishop Lori said. Catholic Bishops Vow to Press On Against Obama Policies 2012-06-14T02:16:48Z "It may be tempting to get discouraged, to second-guess the effort and to soft-pedal our message, but in fact I would say this should encourage us to do exactly the opposite." U.S. Catholic bishops plan united front 2012-06-13T23:43:10Z “Recurrent flooding” on the other hand is a completely political phrase because it tries to soft-pedal reality. Et Tu, Virginia? Again with the Sea Level Rise 2012-06-12T19:45:07.863Z I’m not trying to soft-pedal the very real pathologies of the modern conservative movement. Riff: Liberals Are Ruining America. I Know Because I Am One. 2012-06-08T22:10:00Z Gilchrist announced his retirement after Kings XI Punjab's exit from the interminable play-offs, a soft-pedalled goodbye from a boisterously talented all-time great. Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to deliver Abramovich's grand Euro-dream 2012-05-22T12:59:02Z "It was important to us to make a faithful adaptation that doesn't soft-pedal the subject matter but is respectful of our audiences," producer Nina Jacobson said. 'Hunger Games' ads coyly don't show the Hunger Games 2012-03-16T04:03:00Z Most of the wits are on one side, no matter how nicely Mr. Greene tries to soft-pedal his brilliance. Books of The Times: Multiple-Universe Theory Made, Well, Easier 2011-01-26T23:14:56Z Routledge, cutting in from the right, took the ball with one soft-pedalled touch and finished instantly. QPR 2-1 Coventry City 2011-01-23T15:45:59Z If you soft-pedal it and they believe you really care about them, and I do, they’re much more inclined to listen, even if it’s something terrible like, “You need to start all over again.” Well: Tim Gunn's Advice for Making It Work 2010-12-17T18:30:28Z Simon always maintained not everyone could handle too much soft-pedalled reality. The Land of Look Behind There’s an eagle planing in lazy circles high in the air, even now, putting a soft-pedal on the noise of the coots and grebes as he circles over their rush-lined cabarets. The Prairie Child There had been rumors of trouble back on Earth, persistent rumors he had taken care to soft-pedal, as mayor of the colony. Image of the Gods Oh, what languishing! what soft murmuring, and what a sweet tinkling of bells! what tenderness of feeling! what a soft-pedal sentiment! Piano and Song How to Teach, How to Learn, and How to Form a Judgment of Musical Performances Try the soft-pedal stuff about the kid and the Christmas tree on the girl at the Glendale station. Every Soul Hath Its Song By the end of 1998, Stallman had formulated a position: open source, while helpful in communicating the technical advantages of free software, also encouraged speakers to soft-pedal the issue of software freedom. Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software This senseless enslavement and abuse of the piano has been said to be "all the rage;" a fine expression of our piano critics to justify insane stamping and soft-pedal sentimentality. Piano and Song How to Teach, How to Learn, and How to Form a Judgment of Musical Performances |
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