anodyne
anodyne
an∙o∙dyne¹ / ˈænəˌdaɪn ; ˈænədaɪn /
◙adj [formal]
1. expressed in a way that is unlikely to offend anyone
• 不得罪人的,不冒犯他人的;
【SYN】 bland
»anodyne topics of conversation
不冒犯人的话题
anodyne²
◙noun [C]
1. [technical] a medicine that reduces pain
• 镇痛药;
【SYN】 painkiller
2. [formal] an activity or thing that comforts people
• 给人安慰的活动(事物)