pacify

• 动词，指使某人或某物平静、安抚情绪，或通过武力、说服等手段平息冲突、恢复和平。

A verb used to indicate the act of calming, soothing, or bringing peace to someone or something, often by force or persuasion.

1. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To make someone who is angry, upset, or excited become calm and peaceful.

   安抚

   • The mother tried to pacify her crying baby with a lullaby.
   • He attempted to pacify the angry customer with a refund.
   • The negotiator worked to pacify the tense situation.

   同义词appeaseassuagecalmconciliatelullmollifyplacatequietsoothetranquilize

   反义词agitatearousedisturbenrageexciteinciteinflameprovokerileupset

2. Bring peace to a regionC1formal

   To establish peace in a region or area that is experiencing conflict or unrest.

   平定

   • The government sent troops to pacify the rebellious province.
   • Diplomatic efforts were made to pacify the war-torn region.
   • The treaty helped pacify the border disputes between the two countries.

   同义词calmquellsettlesubduesuppress

   反义词agitateinciteinflameprovokestir