mollify
US /ˈmɑː.lə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmɒl.ɪ.faɪ/
动词
1.
安抚, 平息, 缓和
to appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
示例:
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He tried to mollify his critics with an apology.
他试图用道歉来安抚批评者。
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The manager's efforts to mollify the angry customer were successful.
经理安抚愤怒顾客的努力取得了成功。
2.
减轻, 缓和, 软化
to reduce the severity of (something); soften
示例:
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The warm tea helped to mollify the pain in her throat.
热茶有助于缓解她喉咙的疼痛。
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They tried to mollify the harsh effects of the new policy.
他们试图减轻新政策的严厉影响。