mollify

'mɒlifai

托福GRE

v. make less rigid or softer

vt. 平息, 缓和, 减轻, 使变软

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mollify 由词根 moll（意为柔软）和后缀 -ify（表示使得）组成，结合起来可以理解为“使柔软”或“平息”。

例句

1. The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with a discount.

经理试图用折扣来平息愤怒的顾客。

2. She spoke softly to mollify her upset friend.

她轻声说话以安抚她不高兴的朋友。

3. The government took steps to mollify the public's concerns about safety.

政府采取措施来缓解公众对安全的担忧。