"placating" in Chinese (Traditional)
安撫
Definition
試圖讓某人冷靜下來或減少憤怒,通常通過說或做一些讓他們開心的事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“Placating” 常見於正式或書面語境,帶有為了避免衝突或批評而安撫的意思,有時有負面意味。常說“placating tone”(安撫的語氣)、“placating words”(安撫的話語)。
Examples
She spoke in a placating voice to calm the angry child.
她用**安撫**的語氣安慰那個生氣的小孩。
He tried placating his boss with a small apology.
他試圖用一個簡單的道歉來**安撫**他的老闆。
Her placating smile made everyone feel better.
她的**安撫**微笑讓大家感覺好多了。
I know you're upset, but there's no need for your placating words.
我知道你不高興,但不需要你的**安撫**話語。
Stop placating me—I want you to be honest, not just try to make me feel better.
別再**安撫**我了——我希望你誠實,不要只讓我感覺好一點。
He gave a placating shrug when she started to argue.
她開始爭論時,他只是**安撫**地聳了聳肩。