"allay" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 减轻
• 缓和

Definition

使像恐惧、担忧或疼痛这样的感受减轻或缓和。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Allay”为正式用词，常搭配“fears”“concerns”等抽象名词。不用于物体，日常口语更多用“ease”或“calm”。

Examples

The medicine helped allay his pain.

药物有助于**减轻**他的疼痛。

She spoke to allay the children's fears.

她讲话是为了**减轻**孩子们的恐惧。

A warm drink can sometimes allay anxiety.

热饮有时可以**缓解**焦虑。

The government tried to allay public concerns about the new law.

政府试图**缓解**公众对新法律的担忧。

His explanation did little to allay her doubts.

他的解释并没有**减少**她的疑虑。

We need to allay any fears before starting the project.

我们需要在开始项目之前**消除**任何恐惧。