watered-downpast participle Used both literally for liquids and figuratively to mean weakened or diluted.
Translations
The bartender served a watered-down cocktail that lacked flavor.
Бармен подал разбавленный коктейль без вкуса.
смягчённыйпереносно, ослабленный по силе или эффекту After intense negotiations, the bill emerged as a watered-down compromise.
После напряжённых переговоров законопроект вышел как смягчённый компромисс.
урезанныйпереносно, сокращённый по содержанию или полномочиям Definitions
Diluted with water; made thinner or weaker in concentration. The bartender served a watered-down cocktail that lacked flavor.
Figuratively, made less potent, forceful, or effective; weakened. After intense negotiations, the bill emerged as a watered-down compromise.