pacifier

• 指带来和平或平静的人或事物，也指给婴儿吮吸或咀嚼以使其安静的物品（如安抚奶嘴）。

A noun referring to a person or thing that brings peace or calm, or a device given to an infant to suck or bite on for comfort.

1. PeacemakerB2formal

   A person who tries to bring about peace or calm a conflict.

   和事佬

   • The diplomat acted as a pacifier between the two warring nations.
   • She was known as a pacifier in the office, always resolving disputes.
   • He played the role of a pacifier during the heated debate.

   同义词appeaserconciliatormediatorpeacekeeperpeacemakerreconciler

   反义词agitatorinstigatorprovocateurtroublemaker

2. Calming agentB2formal

   Anything that serves to calm, soothe, or pacify someone.

   安抚物

   • Music can be a great pacifier for a stressed mind.
   • A warm bath is often used as a pacifier for anxiety.
   • The gentle rain was a natural pacifier for the restless crowd.

   同义词anodynebalmnarcoticopiatepalliativesedativetranquilizer

   反义词aggravatorirritantprovocationstimulant

3. Baby sootherA2informal

   A rubber or plastic device given to an infant to suck or bite on, to calm them.

   安抚奶嘴

   • The baby fell asleep with a pacifier in its mouth.
   • She bought a new pacifier for her teething infant.
   • The pacifier helped soothe the crying baby.

   同义词comforterdummy