“allay”的英语定义和含义

to allay

缓解, 满足

to satisfy a need such as thirst or hunger

例子

A glass of water allayed his thirst.

The snack helped allay her hunger until dinner.

这份零食有助于缓解她的饥饿直到晚餐。

减轻, 缓和

to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

alleviate

assuage

ease

palliate

relieve

例子

Her kind words allayed my fears about the upcoming test.

她善意的话语缓解了我对即将到来的考试的恐惧。

The doctor gave me some advice to allay my anxiety.

医生给了我一些建议来缓解我的焦虑。

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