新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

soothe

英 [suːð]

[VERB]

词汇频率：

VERB. 动词

soothes , soothing , soothed
1. [T 及物动词] 使镇定
If you soothe someone who is angry or upset, you make them feel calmer.
双语例句
例：
He would take her in his arms and soothe her.
他会把她搂在怀里，使她镇定下来。
2. [T 及物动词] 缓和（疼痛或不适）
Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe.
双语例句
例：
body lotion to soothe dry skin.
滋润干燥皮肤的润肤露。

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