to smooth over
[phrase form: smooth]
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완화하다, 진정시키다
to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.
예시들
They decided to smooth over the conflict by quickly changing the topic.
그들은 주제를 빠르게 바꿔 갈등을 완화하기로 결정했다.
The manager attempted to smooth over the mistake by offering a quick apology.
