| 释义 |
soothe /su: d; sud/ vt [VP6A] 1 make (a person, his nerves, passions) quiet or calm: 使(某人，其神经，其激情)平静; 安慰; 抚慰; 使镇静： ~ a crying baby; 抚慰哭叫的婴儿; ~ sb's anger; 使人息怒; a soothing voice. 安抚的语气。 2 make (pains, aches) less sharp or severe: 使(痛苦，疼痛)缓和或减轻： ~ an aching tooth; 减轻牙疼; a soothing lotion for the skin, eg against sunburn. 润肤剂(如防日晒者)。 soothing|y adv |