allay
US /əˈleɪ/
UK /əˈleɪ/
動詞
減輕, 消除, 緩解
diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
範例:
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The doctor tried to allay her fears about the surgery.
醫生試圖減輕她對手術的恐懼。
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He did his best to allay their suspicions.
他盡力消除他們的疑慮。