allay

ә'lei
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

v lessen the intensity of or calm
v satisfy (thirst)

中文翻译

vt. 使平静, 使缓和

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记忆技巧

allay 可以拆分为 a-(表示向某个方向)和 lay(放置),意为“放下”某种情绪或担忧,结合起来大概是“减轻”或“缓和”的意思。

例句

1. The teacher spoke softly to allay the students' fears about the exam.
老师温柔地说话,以减轻学生们对考试的恐惧。
2. To allay her worries, he promised to call her every day.
为了减轻她的担忧,他承诺每天给她打电话。
3. The government took measures to allay public concerns about safety.
政府采取措施以消除公众对安全的担忧。

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