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propitiates
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propitiated
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安抚, 和解
to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them
- The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods during the drought.
村民们在干旱期间献祭以安抚神灵。
- He tried to propitiate his angry boss with a heartfelt apology and a thoughtful gift.
他试图用真诚的道歉和体贴的礼物来安抚他愤怒的老板。
- They had to propitiate the spirits of the ancestors to ensure a successful harvest.
他们不得不安抚祖先的灵魂以确保丰收。
- By performing the ritual, she hoped to propitiate the ghost that haunted the old house.
通过进行仪式，她希望能安抚困扰老房子的鬼魂。
- To propitiate the wrath of the local deity, they organized a grand festival.
为了平息当地神灵的愤怒，他们组织了一个盛大的节日。
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