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propitiate [proˈpɪʃiˌet]

vt. 劝解，抚慰，使息怒;
过去式：: propitiated 过去分词：: propitiated 现在分词：: propitiating 第三人称单数：: propitiates

例句:

  • Sacrifices were made to propitiate the gods.
    人们供奉祭品以求神灵息怒。
  • I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people.
    我从未刻意取悦别人。
  • These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters.
    这些古老的仪式让水中的神灵平息了怒气。
  • In order to propitiate himself, apparently.
    来自NEWYORKER
  • His attempt to propitiate her, to get her on his side.
    来自P. D. James
  • Human sacrifices to propitiate the...sea.
    来自C. Francis