allay/əˈleɪ; ə`le/ v[Tn](fml 文) make (sth) less; relieve 减轻; 缓和 allay trouble, fears, suffering, doubt, suspicion 减轻烦恼, 恐惧, 苦难, 疑惑, 嫌疑.
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