placate
US /ˈpleɪ.keɪt/
UK /pləˈkeɪt/
动词
安抚, 平息
to make someone less angry or hostile; to pacify
示例:
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He tried to placate the angry customer with a full refund.
他试图用全额退款来安抚愤怒的顾客。
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It's difficult to placate someone who is determined to be upset.
很难安抚一个执意要生气的人。