词典释义：
make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it
（加水或其他溶剂以）冲淡，稀释
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bleach can be diluted with cold water .漂白剂可用冷水稀释。
make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modifying it or adding other elements to it
（用掺杂的方法）削弱（力量）；减少（内容）；降低（价值）
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the reforms have been diluted .改革的力度已经削弱了。
reduce the value of (a shareholding) by issuing more shares in a company without increasing the values of its assets
稀释股权
(of a liquid)made thinner or weaker by having had water or another solvent added to it
（液体）冲淡的，稀释的。
【化】 稀释的，淡的
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a dilute solution of potassium permanganate .浓度较低的高锰酸钾溶液。
(of colour or light)weak or low in concentration
（颜色，光线）浅的，弱的
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a short measure of dilute sun .短暂的惨淡阳光。
"mid 16th cent.: from Latin
