单词 | allay |
释义 | allay[ə'lei]vt. 使平静, 使缓和 allay al.lay AHD: […-l³“] D.J. [*6le!]K.K. [*6le]v.tr.(及物动词) al.layed,al.lay.ing,al.lays 1. To reduce the intensity of; relieve:减轻:减弱…的强度;消除:allay back pains.See Synonyms at &b{relieve} 减轻背痛参见 relieve2. To calm or pacify; set to rest:使冷静:使冷静或镇静;使平静下来:allayed the fears of the worried citizens.使焦虑不安的市民从恐惧中平静下来语源:1. Middle English aleien 中古英语 aleien 2. from Old English ³lecgan [to lay down] 源自 古英语 ³lecgan [放下] 3. ³- [intensive pref.] ³- [强调性前缀] 4. lecgan [to lay] * see lay 1lecgan [放] *参见 lay1继承用法:allay“er n.(名词) |
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