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assuages

/əˈsweɪdʒɪz/

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verb

减轻，缓和.

To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).

Examples :

"The warm milk assuaged her daughter's hunger after a long day at school. "

漫长的一天放学后，一杯热牛奶减轻了她女儿的饥饿感。

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verb

安抚，抚慰

To pacify or soothe (someone).

Examples :

"The mother's gentle singing assuages her baby's crying. "

母亲温柔的歌声安抚了宝宝的哭闹。

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verb

减轻，缓和，平息。

To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

Examples :

"A warm bath often assuages the aches and pains after a long day of work. "

长时间工作后，泡个热水澡通常能缓解身体的酸痛。