pacify
US /ˈpæs.ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
動詞
1.
安撫, 平息
to calm the anger, agitation, or excitement of (someone)
範例:
•
He tried to pacify the crying baby with a lullaby.
他試圖用搖籃曲安撫哭泣的嬰兒。
•
The government sent aid to pacify the angry protesters.
政府派遣援助以安撫憤怒的抗議者。
2.
平定, 使平靜
to bring peace to (a country or region), especially by ending war, fighting, or civil disorder
範例:
•
The UN forces were deployed to pacify the war-torn region.
聯合國部隊被部署到平定飽受戰爭蹂躪的地區。
•
It took years to fully pacify the rebellious provinces.
完全平定叛亂省份花了數年時間。
相關詞: