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Record 1 2023-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

... make something less complicated or intellectual so that more people will be able to understand it ...

CONT

The news media these days is dumbing down, with more photos of celebrities than real news stories.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Rendre plus simple, moins complexe, moins chargé d'éléments accessoires.

CONT

Tu devrais simplifier ta présentation pour ce public.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
DEF

Hacer más sencillo, más fácil o menos complicado algo.

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