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al·lay AHD[ə-lāʹ] D.J.[əˈleɪ]K.K.[əˈle]v.tr.(及物动词)al.layed, al.lay.ing, al.lays - To reduce the intensity of; relieve:减轻:减弱…的强度;消除:allay back pains.See Synonyms at relieve 减轻背痛 参见 relieve
- To calm or pacify; set to rest:使冷静:使冷静或镇静;使平静下来:allayed the fears of the worried citizens.使焦虑不安的市民从恐惧中平静下来
- Middle English aleien 中古英语 aleien
- from Old English ālecgan [to lay down] 源自 古英语 ālecgan [放下]
- ā- [intensive pref.] ā- [强调性前缀]
- lecgan [to lay] * see lay 1lecgan [放] * 参见 lay1
allayʹer n.(名词) |