动词（使）逐步降级

1. 逐步降级：de-emphasize 不再强调 | de-escalate 逐步降级 | de-escalation 减低战争范围

2. 使逐步降级：de-emphasis 不予强调 | de-escalate 使逐步降级 | de-fat 使脱脂

verb

1. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

e.g. de-escalate a crisis

Synonym: weakenstep down

2. diminish in size, scope, or intensity

e.g. The war of words between them de-escalated with time