to appease
01
安抚, 平息
to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands
Transitive: to appease a negative reaction
例子
The leader 's decision to address the issues directly appeased the public's outrage.
领导人直接解决问题的决定平息了公众的愤怒。
02
安抚, 平息
to calm or satisfy someone by giving in to their demands or desires
Transitive: to appease sb
例子
The government sought to appease the protesters by promising reforms.
政府试图通过承诺改革来安抚抗议者。
03
平息, 缓解
to calm or lessen the intensity of something, such as pain, hunger, etc.
Transitive: to appease a sensation
例子
Taking pain medication can appease a headache.
服用止痛药可以缓解头痛。
词汇树
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