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appeased

UK //əˈpiːzd//US //əˈpiːzd//

词源

源自中古英语 'apesen',源自古法语 'apaisier',最终来自拉丁语 'ad-'(向) + 'pax'(和平)。

verb

❶ 通过满足要求或让步来平息某人的愤怒、不满或焦虑,使其平静下来。

“The manager appeased the angry customer by offering a full refund.”

(经理通过提供全额退款平息了愤怒的顾客。)

“The government appeased the protesters by promising reforms.”

(政府通过承诺改革安抚了抗议者。)

同义词:pacify, placate, mollify, soothe, calm

常见短语

appease one's hunger — 通过进食来缓解饥饿感,通常用于形容暂时满足基本需求。

“He ate a small snack to appease his hunger before dinner.”

(他在晚餐前吃了一点零食来缓解饥饿感。)