Wordiyopropitiate
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpɪʃieɪt/🇺🇸 US/prә'piʃieit/
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Definitions
v.
To win the favour of or appease someone, especially a god or spirit, by doing something pleasing
安抚，平息（神灵或他人的怒气）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.propitiate the gods安抚神灵
- 2.[propitiate an enemy]安抚敌人
- 3.propitiate angry spirits平息愤怒的神灵
- 4.[propitiate someone's anger]平息某人的怒气
Example Sentences
- 1.
Ancient tribes would offer sacrifices to propitiate the gods before a harvest.
- 2.
He brought flowers to propitiate his angry boss after missing the deadline.
- 3.
The diplomat worked tirelessly to propitiate the offended nation.