allay

動詞

1. 1

   減輕、緩和、消除正式

   The mayor tried to allay public fears about the water supply.

   市長試圖減輕民眾對供水的恐懼。

2. 2

   平息、安撫正式

   Her calm explanation allayed the suspicions of the committee.

   她冷靜的說明平息了委員會的疑慮。

3. 3

   解、止舊式

   He drank from the stream to allay his thirst.

   他喝了溪水來解渴。