take the edge off

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull.
    — Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off.
  2. To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).

词形变化

takes the edge off present,singular,third-person taking the edge off participle,present took the edge off past taken the edge off participle,past
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