soothe /suːð/ CET6+ TEM4 ( soothing, soothed, soothes )

• 1. 

  V-T If you soothe someone who is angry or upset, you make them feel calmer. 使镇定

  例：

  He would take her in his arms and soothe her.

  他就会把她搂在怀里，使她镇定下来。

• 2. 

  soothing ADJ 抚慰的

  例：

  Put on some nice soothing music.

  放些柔和舒缓的音乐。

• 3. 

  V-T Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe. 缓和 (疼痛或不适)

  例：

  ...body lotion to soothe dry skin.

  …减轻皮肤干燥的润肤露。

• 4. 

  soothing ADJ 缓和的

  例：

  Cold tea is very soothing for burns.

  冷茶对灼伤有镇痛作用。