defusing

• 名词，指排除危险或化解紧张局势的行为，如拆除炸弹引信或缓和紧张气氛。

A noun referring to the act of deactivating or making something ineffective, such as a bomb or a tense situation.

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1. Deactivation of a deviceB2formal

   The act of removing the fuse or making a bomb or explosive device safe.

   排爆

   • The bomb squad performed a careful defusing of the explosive.
   • Defusing a landmine requires specialized training.
   • The defusing of the device took over an hour.

   同义词deactivationdisablingdisarmingneutralization

2. Reduction of tensionB2formal

   The act of making a tense or dangerous situation calmer and less hostile.

   缓和紧张局势

   • The mediator's defusing of the argument prevented a fight.
   • Defusing the conflict required patience and diplomacy.
   • Her calm words were key to defusing the tense atmosphere.

   同义词appeasementcalmingde-escalationmollificationpacificationsoothing

   反义词aggravationescalation

• 动词，指拆除爆炸装置中的引信使其失效，也常用于比喻缓和紧张局势、降低危险或平息情绪。

A verb used to indicate the act of removing the fuse from an explosive device, or more commonly, to reduce tension or danger in a volatile situation.

1. Remove the triggering deviceB2formal

   To remove the fuse or triggering mechanism from an explosive device, making it safe.

   拆除引信

   • The bomb squad successfully defused the explosive device.
   • He was trained to defuse landmines in conflict zones.
   • The technician carefully defused the bomb before it could detonate.

   同义词deactivatedisabledisarmneutralize

2. Reduce tension or dangerB2formal

   To make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer or less harmful.

   缓和局势

   • The mediator tried to defuse the argument between the two parties.
   • She told a joke to defuse the tension in the room.
   • Quick action by the manager defused the potential crisis.

   同义词alleviateassuagecalmde-escalatediminisheaselessenmitigatemollifypacifyreducesoothe

   反义词aggravateescalateintensify