quell
英 /kwel/
中文释义
vt. 压制,平息,减轻
v. to suppress or put an end to.
常用搭配
- quell the disturbance平息骚乱
- quell fears消除恐惧
- quell a rebellion镇压叛乱
例句
- A warm drink helped quell her nerves before the exam.一杯热饮帮她在考试前稳住了紧张。
- The CEO's clear statement quelled fears of layoffs. CEO明确的表态平息了对裁员的担忧。