"placating" in Chinese (Simplified)
安抚
Definition
试图让某人平静下来或减少愤怒,通常通过说或做一些让他们高兴的事情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Placating” 常用于较正式或书面语,带有避免冲突或批评的含义,有时带有贬义。常见搭配有“placating tone”(安抚的语气)、“placating words”(安抚的话语)。
Examples
She spoke in a placating voice to calm the angry child.
她用**安抚**的语气安慰那个生气的孩子。
He tried placating his boss with a small apology.
他试图用一个简单的道歉来**安抚**他的老板。
Her placating smile made everyone feel better.
她的**安抚**微笑让大家感觉好多了。
I know you're upset, but there's no need for your placating words.
我知道你不高兴,但不需要你的**安抚**话语。
Stop placating me—I want you to be honest, not just try to make me feel better.
别再**安抚**我了——我希望你诚实,而不是只让我感觉好。
He gave a placating shrug when she started to argue.
她开始争论时,他只是**安抚**地耸了耸肩。