中英词典查询

allay [əˈle]

vt. 减轻，缓和; 使冷静，使平静; 止渴; 消痛;
过去式：: allayed 过去分词：: allayed 现在分词：: allaying 第三人称单数：: allays
[同义词] 使缓和;使平静: calm alleviate relieve moderate pacify ease quiet lessen

例句:

  • He did what he could to allay his wife's fears.
    他竭尽所能来消除妻子的各种恐惧。
  • The police tried to allay her fears but failed.
    警察力图减轻她的恐惧,但是没有收到什么效果.
  • They are trying to allay public fears about the spread of the disease.
    他们正竭力减轻公众对这种疾病传播的恐惧.
  • O love, be moderate, allay thy ecstacy.
    来自Merchant of Venice,Shakespeare
  • Bartering could also help allay security concerns, said Yesilada.
    来自VOA
  • He also sought to allay concerns about security.
    来自VOA