propitiate
英 [prə'pɪʃɪeɪt]
美 [prə'pɪʃɪet]
助记提示
propitiate-拆分为prop(靠山)+it (它-大款)+ate（吃饭），靠它吃饭---讨好
双语例句
- 1. I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people.
- 我从未刻意取悦别人。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Sacrifices were made to propitiate the gods.
- 人们供奉祭品以求神灵息怒。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters.
- 这些古老的仪式让水中的神灵平息了怒气。
来自辞典例句
- 4. He displayed himself steadfastly resolved to propitiate and favour that implacable city.
- 他表示决心同这个结下深仇的城市和解,并予以照顾.
来自辞典例句
- 5. They offer a sacrifice to propitiate the god.
- 他们供奉祭品以慰诸神.
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