appease
US /əˈpiːz/
UK /əˈpiːz/
動詞
1.
安撫, 平息, 姑息
to pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
範例:
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The government tried to appease the protesters by promising new reforms.
政府試圖通過承諾新的改革來安撫抗議者。
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Amendments were added to appease local opposition.
增加了一些修正案以平息當地的反對聲音。
2.
緩解, 滿足
to relieve or satisfy a demand or a feeling
範例:
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He ate a small snack to appease his hunger.
他吃了一點零食來緩解飢餓。
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Nothing could appease her curiosity.
沒有什麼能滿足她的好奇心。
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