单词 | quell |
释义 | quellBrE /kwel/ NAmE /kwel/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they quellBrE /kwel/ NAmE /kwel/ present simple - he / she / it quellsBrE /kwelz/ NAmE /kwelz/ past simple quelledBrE /kweld/ NAmE /kweld/ past participle quelledBrE /kweld/ NAmE /kweld/ -ing form quellingBrE /ˈkwelɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈkwelɪŋ/ (formal ) ~sth /sb to stop sth such as violent behaviour or protests 制止;平息;镇压◆ Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances . 已调集了增援警力来平定骚乱。◆ (figurative ) She started to giggle , but Bob quelled her with a look . 她格格地笑了起来,但鲍勃用眼神制止了她。~sth to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings 消除,缓解,减轻(强烈或不快的感情)SYN calm◆ to quell your fears 消除恐惧 |
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