1550s, from Latin dilutus, past participle of diluere "dissolve, wash away, dilute," from dis- "apart" + -luere, comb. form of lavere "to wash" (see lave). Related: Diluted; diluting. As an adjective from c. 1600.
实用例句
1. The poisons seeping from Hanford's contaminated land quickly dilute in the water.
从汉福德受污染的土地里渗出的有毒物质很快就在水中稀释了。来自柯林斯例句
2. Dilute the paint with water until it is the consistency of milk.
