allays; allayed; allaying
allays; allayed; allaying
Learner's definition of ALLAY
[+ object] formal
: to make (something) less severe or strong减轻；缓解 -
Managers tried to allay [=calm, ease] fears that some workers would lose their jobs.经理们试图消除有些工人会失去工作的恐惧。
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The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns/worries about the safety of the company's products.新的广告攻势旨在减轻公众对该公司产品安全性的担忧。
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allay suspicions减轻疑虑