mollify/ˈmɔlɪfaɪ; `mɑləˌfaɪ/ v(pt, pp -fied) [Tn]lessen the anger of (sb); make calmer; soothe 使（某人）息怒; 使平静; 抚慰 He tried to find ways of mollifying her.他想方设法安慰她.
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