edge off

英 美
  • 稍稍离开
  • edge n.边缘;优势;边;刀口vt.给...加上边;缓慢横过;使锋利vi.徐徐前进
  • off adv.表示状态的关闭或离开prep.离开;在...之外adj.空闲的;离开的;关闭的v.离开;脱下
    1. His brother's failure took the edge off his own success.
      他哥哥的失败冲淡了他自己成功的喜悦。
    2. I need a sandwich to take the edge off my appetite.
      我需要一份三明治以解腹中之饥。