defuse
US /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
UK /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
动词
1.
化解, 缓和, 平息
to make a situation less tense or dangerous
示例:
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The diplomat tried to defuse the international crisis.
外交官试图化解国际危机。
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A joke can sometimes defuse a tense argument.
一个笑话有时可以缓和紧张的争论。
2.
拆除, 解除引信
to remove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding
示例:
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The bomb squad worked carefully to defuse the device.
拆弹小组小心翼翼地拆除了装置。
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It took hours to safely defuse the old landmine.
安全拆除那枚旧地雷花了几个小时。