音标：['^rʌntl] ；

vi.咕哝,嘀咕
vt.使高兴, 使满意

v cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

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lenify安慰
appease安抚
mollify安慰
assuage缓和
gentle温和的
placate抚慰
pacify使 ... 平静
conciliate安抚

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