diluteKK [daɪˈlut] ｜ /daɪˈlut/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
to make a solution or mixture less strong or flavorful
You need to dilute the concentrated juice with water before serving it.
稀釋；沖淡
C2verb
to make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance, often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
The chef decided to dilute the expensive truffle oil with vegetable oil to save costs, but it had a negative impact on the dish’s overall flavor.
摻雜；摻假
C2verb
to weaken or lessen the force or effect of something
You can dilute the orange juice by adding some water to lessen its acidity.
C2verb
to decrease the value of shareholder stocks by increasing the total number of shares
The company decided to issue more shares to raise capital, but this dilutes the value of the existing shares held by the investors.
C2adjective
reduced in strength, concentration, quality, or purity
To make the juice less sweet, dilute it with water.