lay something to rest
US /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː rɛst/
UK /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː rɛst/
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平息, 解决
to put an end to something, especially a rumor, doubt, or problem
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The company issued a statement to lay the rumors to rest.
公司发表声明以平息谣言。
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We need to discuss this issue and finally lay it to rest.
我们需要讨论这个问题，并最终解决它。