单词：assuage

中文含义：缓和，减轻，平息

英语词性：动词

美式发音：əˈsweɪdʒ

同义词：mitigate, alleviate, ease, soothe

易混淆单词：abate, appease, alleviate

双语例句：

1. We tried to assuage his anger by apologizing for our mistake.

我们试图通过为我们的错误道歉来缓和他的愤怒。

2. I offered her a glass of water to assuage her thirst.

我给她倒了一杯水解渴。