
好词典

源自中古英语 sothen,与古英语 sōth(真实的)相关,最初含义为'证明为真实',后演变为'确认以带来安慰'。
❶ 通过温柔的动作或言语使人或动物平静下来,减轻其焦虑、痛苦或不适感。
“She gently soothed the crying baby with a lullaby.”
(她轻轻哼着摇篮曲安抚哭泣的婴儿。)
“The vet applied ointment to soothe the dog's irritated skin.”
(兽医涂抹药膏以缓解狗狗皮肤的不适。)
soothe someone's nerves — 通过放松的方式帮助某人缓解紧张或焦虑情绪,常用于压力情境中。
“The therapist used aromatherapy to soothe the patient's nerves before the procedure.”
(治疗师在手术前用芳香疗法帮助患者放松神经。)