| 释义 |
- v.平息；制止；消除；镇压
- n.〈古〉屠杀
- 网络压制；减轻；弹压
第三人称单数：quells 现在分词：quelling 过去式：quelled v. suppress,put down,subdue,crush,quash 1. | ~ sth/sb 制止；平息；镇压to stop sth such as violent behaviour or protests |
| Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances. 已调集了增援警力来平定骚乱。 | | She started to giggle, but Bob quelled her with a look. 她格格地笑了起来，但鲍勃用眼神制止了她。 |
2. | ~ sth 消除，缓解，减轻（强烈或不快的感情）to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings |
v. | 1. to bring something to an end, usually by means of force 2. to allay a disturbing feeling or thought in a reassuring way 3. to cause a violent situation to end 4. to get rid of unpleasant thoughts or feelings, or to prevent them from becoming stronger 1. to bring something to an end, usually by means of force 2. to allay a disturbing feeling or thought in a reassuring way 3. to cause a violent situation to end 4. to get rid of unpleasant thoughts or feelings, or to prevent them from becoming stronger |
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