die down

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To gradually become less intense

逐渐减弱
Ir apagándose gradualmente
だんだん弱まる
서서히 잦아들다, 가라앉다

When noise, excitement, or activity slowly fades.

噪音、兴奋或活动慢慢消退。
Cuando el ruido, la emoción o la actividad se van desvaneciendo.
騒音、興奮、活動が徐々に収まること。
소음, 흥분, 또는 활동이 서서히 사그라드는 것.
Base verb: die
Particle: down
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. The noise died down.
    噪音渐渐消了
    El ruido se fue apagando
    騒音が静まった
    소음이 잦아들었다
  2. Wait for the fuss to die down.
    等风波平息吧
    Espera a que se calme el revuelo
    騒ぎが収まるのを待て
    소란이 가라앉을 때까지 기다려
  3. The storm finally died down.
    暴风雨终于停了
    La tormenta por fin amainó
    嵐がようやく収まった
    폭풍이 마침내 잦아들었다

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: reduction, calming

Tone: relieved

✓ Do Say

  • It'll die down
    会平息的
    Ya se calmará
    そのうち収まるよ
    곧 잦아들 거야

Origin & History

From dying or fading away.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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