calming

• 形容某事物具有使人平静、放松的作用，能减轻焦虑或压力。

Describes something that has a soothing or relaxing effect, reducing feelings of anxiety or stress.

1. Soothing or relaxingB1formal

   Having the effect of making someone feel peaceful, relaxed, or less anxious.

   令人平静的

   • The calming music helped her fall asleep.
   • He found the sound of rain very calming.
   • The therapist used calming techniques to reduce his stress.

   同义词comfortingpeacefulrelaxingrestfulsedativeserenesoothingtranquilizing

   反义词distressingdisturbingfrighteningirritatingnerve-wrackingperturbingstressfulupsetting

2. Reducing agitationB1formal

   Tending to reduce anger, excitement, or nervousness.

   使人平静的

   • Her calming voice reassured the frightened child.
   • The doctor prescribed a calming medication for his anxiety.
   • Deep breathing exercises have a calming effect on the mind.

   同义词comfortingrelaxingrestfulsedativesettlingsoothingtranquilizing

   反义词excitingprovokingstimulatingupsetting

• 指使人或事物平静下来的动作，使其安静、平和或不再激动，常通过满足要求来实现。

A noun referring to the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated, often by acceding to demands.

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1. Act of appeasingC1formal

   The act of making someone less angry, anxious, or upset, often by giving in to their demands.

   安抚

   • The calming of the protesters required careful negotiation.
   • His calming of the angry customer was a masterclass in diplomacy.
   • The government's calming of the public's fears involved a series of press conferences.

   同义词appeasementassuagementconciliationmollificationpacificationplacationsoothing

• 动词，表示使某人或某物安静、平静下来或不再激动、紧张。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

1. Make peacefulA2formal

   To make someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

   使平静

   • She tried to calm the crying baby by rocking him.
   • The teacher calmed the excited students before the exam.
   • He took deep breaths to calm his nerves.

   同义词appeaseassuagecomposepacifyquietrelaxsettlesoothestilltranquilize

   反义词agitatearousedisturbexcitefrenzyinciteprovokerilestirupset

2. Reduce intensityB1formal

   To reduce the intensity of a situation, emotion, or activity.

   平息

   • The government took measures to calm the economic crisis.
   • She calmed the angry customer with a sincere apology.
   • The music helped calm the tense atmosphere in the room.

   同义词allayappeaseassuageeaselessenmitigatemoderatemollifypacifyquietsoothetemper

   反义词agitatearouseexciteinflameintensifyprovokestirworsen

短语动词变体calm down