to mollify
01
安抚, 平息
to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness
Transitive: to mollify a person or their negative emotions
例子
She mollified her upset friend by apologizing sincerely.
她通过真诚地道歉安抚了她心烦的朋友。
The company mollified its employees by offering a bonus.
公司通过提供奖金安抚了员工。
02
软化, 安抚
to make something less stiff, harsh, or firm
Transitive: to mollify something rigid
例子
The rain mollified the dry soil, allowing the seeds to grow.
雨水软化了干燥的土壤，使种子得以生长。
The warm water helped to mollify the hardened wax.
温水有助于软化硬化的蜡。
03
缓和, 减轻
to decrease the intensity or severity of a situation
Transitive: to mollify intensity of something
例子
The medication is designed to mollify the pain after surgery.
该药物旨在减轻手术后的疼痛。
He used humor to mollify the awkwardness in the room.
他用幽默来缓解房间里的尴尬。
