soothe
[su:ð]
v.缓和, 使安静, 安慰
例句与用法:
He tried to soothe the crying child.
他试着去哄那个在哭的孩子。
He smeared some balm on his hand to soothe the pain.
他在手上涂了些药膏来止痛。
A nice cup of tea will soothe your nerves.
一杯好茶可以使你的心绪平静下来。
A bit of embrocation will soothe your bruised knee.
用一点搽剂可使你那青肿的膝部消肿。
词形变化:
名词: soother | 动词过去式: soothed | 动词过去分词: soothed | 动词现在分词: soothing | 动词第三人称单数: soothes |
详细释义:
vt.
1. 安慰, 抚慰; 使平静; 哄
We did not know how to soothe the bereaved mother.
我们不知如何安慰那位丧子的母亲。
2. 缓和; 减轻
A hot cloth pressed against your jaw will usually soothe a toothache.
把热毛巾放在下巴上一般能缓解牙痛。
vi.
起抚慰(或镇定)作用