take the sting out of something

相關詞: sting

成語

Definition

  1. To reduce the unpleasantness or pain associated with something.

    減輕(某事物)所帶來的不快或痛苦。

    • The company offered extra allowances to take the sting out of the inconvenience of relocation.

      公司提供了額外津貼,以減輕搬遷帶來的不便。

    • Although he lost the game, his teammates' encouragement helped take the sting out of his disappointment.

      雖然他輸了比賽,但隊友的鼓勵幫助減輕了他的失望。

    • The unexpected bonus helped take the sting out of the tax increase.

      意外的獎金幫助減輕了稅收增加帶來的打擊。