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propitiative

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɪv/

翻译: 古旧形容词,意为旨在安抚、平息愤怒或争取好感的;用于调解或和解的。

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adjective

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɪv/C2formal已废弃
  • zh古旧形容词,意为旨在安抚、平息愤怒或争取好感的;用于调解或和解的。

An archaic adjective meaning intended to appease or conciliate; designed to win favor or calm anger.

  1. Intended to reconcile or appeaseC2formal

    Serving or intended to win or regain the favor of someone, especially through acts of goodwill or sacrifice.

    zh安抚性的

    • The king offered a propitiative gift to the neighboring tribe.
    • Her propitiative words calmed the angry customer.
    • They made a propitiative gesture to mend the broken alliance.

    同义词conciliatoryplacatorypropitiatory

    反义词antagonistichostileinflammatoryprovocativeresentful

词形
  • more propitiative comparative form
  • most propitiative superlative form