pacify
US /ˈpæs.ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
动词
1.
安抚, 平息
to calm the anger, agitation, or excitement of (someone)
示例:
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He tried to pacify the crying baby with a lullaby.
他试图用摇篮曲安抚哭泣的婴儿。
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The government sent aid to pacify the angry protesters.
政府派遣援助以安抚愤怒的抗议者。
2.
平定, 使平静
to bring peace to (a country or region), especially by ending war, fighting, or civil disorder
示例:
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The UN forces were deployed to pacify the war-torn region.
联合国部队被部署到平定饱受战争蹂躏的地区。
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It took years to fully pacify the rebellious provinces.
完全平定叛乱省份花了数年时间。
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