Allay



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 减轻, 缓和
• ［英］ v. to relieve, reduce the intensity
• ［类］ 反义词: increase the intensity of ( 加强) ; aggravate ( 加重) ; intensify ( 强化)
• ［记］ 和alley ( 胡同) 一起记
• ［例］ allay trouble, fears

Webster Collegiate

verb

• Etymology: Middle English alayen, from Old English ālecgan, from ā- (perfective prefix) + lecgan to lay — more at abide, lay
• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity ; alleviate expect a breeze to allay the heat
  • 2. to make quiet ; calm trying to allay their fears
• intransitive verb
  • obsolete to diminish in strength ; subside
• Synonyms: see relieve

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