placate
US /ˈpleɪ.keɪt/
UK /pləˈkeɪt/
動詞
安撫, 平息
to make someone less angry or hostile; to pacify
範例:
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He tried to placate the angry customer with a full refund.
他試圖用全額退款來安撫憤怒的顧客。
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It's difficult to placate someone who is determined to be upset.
很難安撫一個執意要生氣的人。