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Quell 是什么意思呀?

Mr.Wong 英文口语专家 2020-11-23


quell

1. 制止、平息、镇压

2. 减轻、消除(疑虑或恐慌)




Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances.

身穿防暴服的警察被召来平息骚乱。



"Jerry ?" she called, trying to quell the panic inside her.

「Jerry ?」她叫道,想减轻内心的惊慌。





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Hello, this is Mr.Wong speaking. Today's word of the day is "quell". The definition of quell is to end a situation in which people are behaving violently or protesting, especially by using force. It also means to subdue or silence someone, or to suppress a feeling especially an unpleasant one. Check it out !


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