downplaying

downplaying的音标是[daʊn"pleɪɪɪŋ]，基本翻译是贬低、轻视，速记技巧是利用发音相似来速记。

downplaying的英文词源：

1. 词根play，表示“玩”或“扮演”

2. 前缀down-，表示“向下”或“贬低”

downplaying的变化形式：

过去式：downplayed

过去分词：downplayed

现在分词：downplaying

相关单词：

1. downgrade（降级）

2. downsize（缩小规模）

3. downfall（失败）

4. downgrade（贬值）

5. downpour（倾盆大雨）

6. downshift（降低档位）

7. downgrade（降低信用评级）

8. downplayed（轻描淡写）

9. downsweep（下降趋势）

10. downpouring（大量涌出）

以上这些单词都与downplaying有着相似的含义，它们都表示贬低、轻视或降低某事物的价值。这些单词在英语中经常被使用，并且它们的变化形式和相关含义也反映了英语语言的发展和演变。

常用短语：

1. downplay sth. 轻视，贬低

例句：He downplayed his own achievements to avoid being praised.

2. downplay the importance of sth. 降低某事的重要性

例句：He downplayed the importance of his illness, but in fact he was very worried about it.

3. play down sth. 淡化，轻描淡写

例句：She played down her own achievements to avoid being criticized.

4. play it down 保持低调

例句：He decided to play it down and not tell anyone about his promotion.

5. minimize sth. 最小化

例句：He minimized his mistakes and tried to make them look like nothing happened.

6. minimize the impact of sth. 最小化某事的影响

例句：He tried to minimize the impact of his failure by blaming others.

7. play down the impact of sth. 淡化某事的影响

例句：He tried to play down the impact of his illness by saying that it was just a cold.

英文小作文：

Downplaying Failure

Failure is a part of life, and we all face it from time to time. However, many people tend to downplay the importance of failure, and instead focus on their successes. But this approach can be harmful, as it can lead to a sense of complacency and lack of motivation.

On the other hand, those who are able to downplay the impact of failure are more likely to learn from their mistakes and become better people. They understand that failure is a part of the process of growth and development, and they use it as a catalyst for change and improvement.

In conclusion, downplaying failure can be a useful strategy in some situations, but it should be used sparingly and only when necessary. It is important to embrace failure as a part of life, learn from it, and use it as motivation for growth and improvement.