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soothing

UK //ˈsuːðɪŋ//US //ˈsuːðɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'sothen'(安抚),最终源于古英语 'sōthian'(证实/安抚),与 'sooth'(真实/安抚)相关。

adjective

❶ 指能让人感到平静、放松或减轻痛苦的事物,常用于描述声音、触感或行为带来的舒适感。

“The soothing music helped her fall asleep quickly.”

(舒缓的音乐帮助她快速入睡。)

“She applied a soothing lotion to her sunburned skin.”

(她在晒伤的皮肤上涂了舒缓的乳液。)

同义词:calming, relaxing, comforting

常见短语

soothing effect — 指某种事物产生的安抚或缓解效果,常用于描述药物、音乐或环境的作用。

“The lavender oil had a soothing effect on her headache.”

(薰衣草精油对她的头痛有缓解作用。)