assuage

ә'sweidʒ

托福GRE

v cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
v satisfy (thirst)
v provide physical relief, as from pain

vt. 平息, 缓和, 减轻

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使用频率

assuage 可拆分为前缀 as-（表示朝向）和词根 suage（与平息、缓和相关）。整体意思是“使（痛苦）平息或缓和”。

例句

1. She tried to assuage her friend's fears about the exam.

她试图缓解她朋友对考试的恐惧。

2. The doctor gave him some medicine to assuage the pain.

医生给了他一些药来缓解疼痛。

3. He spoke softly to assuage the crying baby.

他轻声说话以安抚哭泣的婴儿。