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quell objkwelv [T]to stop (something), esp. by using force(用武力等)制止,平息;镇压Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances/unrest.穿着防暴服的警察被召来平息骚乱。This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club.最近的挫折无助于消除人们对该俱乐部前景不断增加的疑虑。The army quelled the rebellion in September, arresting dozens of the participants.军队镇压了九月份的叛乱,逮捕了几十名参与者。
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