Soft-pedal

Перевод слова "soft-pedal" на Русский язык

Глагол

Usually transitive; also used in music in the sense of playing softly.

The company tried to soft-pedal the delay in the product launch.

Компания пыталась приуменьшить задержку с запуском продукта.

She soft-pedaled her objections during the meeting.

Она смягчила свои возражения во время встречи.

Дополнительные переводы

Музыкальное употребление: играть тише, мягче.

Глагол

To make something seem less important, serious, or noticeable than it really is; to downplay.

The company tried to soft-pedal the delay in the product launch.

To play a piano softly, especially by using the soft pedal.

She soft-pedaled the melody to create a gentler sound.