Level 5 · word 9,349 of 20,000

quell

/ˈkwel/ American
  • v. 压制, 平息, 减轻
Definition
  • v. to stop or reduce something such as violence, fear or noise
Example
The teacher tried to quell the noise in the crowded classroom.
老师试图平息拥挤教室里的喧闹声。