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propitiatory

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

翻译: 形容词,指旨在安抚、平息或博取某人(尤其是神灵或上级)好感的。

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词语关系

adjective

/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɔːr.i/C2formal已废弃
  • zh形容词,指旨在安抚、平息或博取某人(尤其是神灵或上级)好感的。

An adjective describing something intended to appease, pacify, or win the favor of someone, especially a deity or superior.

  1. Atoning or ExpiationC2formal

    Having the power to atone for something, or offered as a way to make amends for a wrong or offense.

    zh赎罪的

    • The ancient ritual was considered a propitiatory sacrifice to the gods.
    • He offered a propitiatory gift to his offended colleague.
    • The ceremony included a propitiatory prayer for forgiveness.

    同义词atonementconciliatoryexpiatoryplacatorysatisfying

    反义词aggravatingoffensiveprovocativerevengefulvindictive

  2. Reconciling or AppeasingC2formal

    Intended to reconcile or appease someone, especially to calm anger or regain favor.

    zh安抚的

    • Her propitiatory words helped to soothe the tense situation.
    • The diplomat made a propitiatory gesture to avoid conflict.
    • His propitiatory tone was meant to win back her trust.

    同义词conciliatoryplacatory

    反义词antagonisticinflammatoryprovocative

词形
  • more propitiatory comparative form
  • most propitiatory superlative form
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