assuaging

英[ə'sweɪdʒ] 美[ə'sweɪdʒ]
  • v.缓和;减轻;镇定
assuagement assuaged assuaged assuaging assuages
  • ass n.驴;愚蠢的人;臀部,屁股adv.(常用作后置)用于贬损或骂人
  • ass'y 组立名;公座;
  • ass-colt 幼驴
  • ass-kicking adj.强力的;有进取心的;特棒的
  • ass-kisser 无耻的拍马者
Verb:
  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of;

    "She managed to mollify the angry customer"

  2. satisfy (thirst);

    "The cold water quenched his thirst"

  3. provide physical relief, as from pain;

    "This pill will relieve your headaches"

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. Nothing can assuage the widow's grief.
      什么也不能缓和这寡妇的哀伤。
    2. His reply did little to assuage my suspicions.
      他的答覆一点也没有减少我的怀疑。