propitiate /prəˈpɪʃɪˌeɪt/ ( propitiating, propitiated, propitiates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you propitiate someone, you stop them from being angry or impatient by doing something to please them. 使息怒; 和解 [正式]

  例：

  I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people.

  我从未违心安慰过别人。

  例：

  These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters.

  这些古老的仪式平息水中神灵的怒气。