mollify
UK/'mɒlifai/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To calm someone's anger or anxiety; to appease or pacify.
平息，安抚，缓和（怒气或焦虑）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmollifyother
=mollify
Common Collocations
- 1.mollify concerns缓解顾虑
- 2.mollify anger平息愤怒
- 3.mollify fears消除恐惧
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company offered a refund to [mollify] angry customers.
- 2.
She spoke softly to [mollify] the upset child before bedtime.