soothing

• 形容能使人平静、安慰或减轻身心痛苦的；也指使人感到舒适、柔和、无刺激的。

Describes something that has a calming, comforting, or relieving effect on the mind or body.

1. Providing physical reliefB1formal

   Having a calming or relieving effect on physical discomfort or pain.

   舒缓的

   • The soothing balm eased the pain in her muscles.
   • A warm bath can be very soothing for a sore back.
   • The doctor prescribed a soothing ointment for the rash.

   同义词anodyneassuasivebalmydemulcentemollientlenitivemitigativepalliative

   反义词aggravatingharshinflamingirritatingpainful

2. Calming anxiety or fearB1formal

   Having a gentle, comforting effect that reduces worry, stress, or fear.

   令人安心的

   • Her soothing voice helped calm the frightened child.
   • The sound of rain is very soothing and helps me sleep.
   • He found the therapist's words incredibly soothing during his crisis.

   同义词calmingcomfortinggentleplacativereassuringrestfulsedativetranquilizing

   反义词alarmingdistressingfrighteningterrifyingunnervingupsetting

• 动词，表示安抚、使平静，减轻疼痛或痛苦，或降低某事物的强度。

A verb used to indicate the act of calming, relieving pain or distress, or making something less intense.

1. To calm or comfortB1formal

   To gently reduce pain, distress, or anxiety; to make someone feel more relaxed.

   安抚

   • The mother's gentle voice soothed the crying baby.
   • A warm bath can soothe tired muscles.
   • He tried to soothe her fears about the surgery.

   同义词assuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyquietrelievesettletranquilize

   反义词agitateannoydistressexciteirritateprovokeupset

2. To relieve or alleviateB1formal

   To make a physical or emotional discomfort less severe.

   缓解

   • This cream is designed to soothe skin irritation.
   • Drinking herbal tea can soothe a sore throat.
   • The massage helped soothe his aching back.

   同义词alleviateassuagecalmcomforteasemitigatemollifypacifyquietrelieve

   反义词aggravateexacerbateintensifyirritateworsen