quell

【quell】是什么意思、字义解释

【quell】的详细解释

【quell】例句

1. [V-T] To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. 镇压

例：Troops eventually quelled the unrest.部队最终镇压了动乱。

2. [V-T] If you quell an unpleasant feeling such as fear or anger, you stop yourself or other people from having that feeling. 消除 (恐惧、愤怒等)

例：The government is trying to quell fears of a looming oil crisis.该政府正努力消除日益临近的石油危机而带来的恐惧。