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allay
al.lay  AHD[…-l³“]   DJ[*6le!]  KK[*6le]
v.tr.（及物动词）  al.layed,al.lay.ing,al.lays
1.To reduce the intensity of; relieve:
    减轻：减弱…的强度；消除：
    allay back pains.See Synonyms at &b{relieve}
    减轻背痛参见relieve
2.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
ORIGIN
1.Middle Englishaleien
    中古英语aleien
2.from Old English³lecgan [to lay down]
    源自 古英语³lecgan [放下]
3.³- [intensive pref.]
    ³- [强调性前缀]
4.lecgan [to lay] * see  lay¹
    lecgan [放] *参见lay¹
DERIVATIVES
▪allay“er  n.（名词）