de-escalate
[ˌdi:'es.kə.leɪt] verb intransitive or transitive
■to (cause to) become less dangerous or difficult （使）缓和，（使）缓解•The government has taken these measures in an attempt to de-escalate the conflict.政府已采取这些措施试图缓和冲突。 •There are signs that the confrontation is beginning to de-escalate.有迹象显示对立已经开始缓解。 |