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pacify (B2)

カタカナ: パシファイ

IPA: /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/

To calm someone down or make them less angry, agitated, or upset; to bring peace or quiet to a situation.

意味: 誰かを落ち着かせたり、怒りや興奮、動揺を和らげたりすること。また、状況を平和にしたり静めたりすること。

The mother tried to pacify her screaming child with a warm bottle of milk. — 母親は温かいミルクのボトルで泣き叫ぶ子供をなだめようとした。
Diplomats worked tirelessly to pacify the warring factions and negotiate a ceasefire. — 外交官たちは、交戦中の派閥をなだめ、停戦交渉をするために懸命に働いた。
A small bribe was offered to pacify the angry crowd and prevent further protest. — 怒った群衆をなだめ、さらなる抗議を防ぐために少額の賄賂が差し出された。

Japanese translations of Pacify:

pacify someone with something (prepositional phrase): To calm someone using a particular item or action. — "He tried to pacify his upset girlfriend with flowers."