quell
美[kwɛl]
英[kwel]
【quell】是什么意思、字义解释
1.vt. 平息；镇压；减轻；消除 2.n. (Quell)人名；(捷)奎尔；(西)克利
【quell】的详细解释
【quell】例句
- 1. [V-T] To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. 镇压
- 例：Troops eventually quelled the unrest.部队最终镇压了动乱。
- 2. [V-T] If you quell an unpleasant feeling such as fear or anger, you stop yourself or other people from having that feeling. 消除 (恐惧、愤怒等)
- 例：The government is trying to quell fears of a looming oil crisis.该政府正努力消除日益临近的石油危机而带来的恐惧。