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。
The constant communication was continuously appeasing the client's concerns.
持续的沟通不断安抚了客户的担忧。
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 parent appeased the crying child by giving them a cookie.
父母通过给孩子一块饼干安抚了哭泣的孩子。
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
Drinking a glass of water can appease thirst on a hot day.
在炎热的一天喝一杯水可以缓解口渴。
Taking pain medication can appease a headache.
服用止痛药可以缓解头痛。
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