verb · to remove salt from seawater or the industrial process of desalination

海水淡化是解决该地区淡水短缺的有效途径。

verb · to become less distinct, intense, or vivid over a period of time

随着时间的流逝，那些痛苦的记忆已逐渐淡化。

verb · to de-emphasize, trivialize, or weaken the importance or impact of something

政府试图淡化这次事件的严重性。