The language of the article will have to be toned down for the mass-market.

这篇文章的措辞必须缓和一下以适合大众市场。

《牛津词典》

The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting.

这位言辞激烈的右翼领导人在会后缓和了他的好战言辞。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

He toned down his criticism.

他降低了批评的调子。

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