quelled

英 [kweld]

美 [kweld]

v.  制止; 平息; 镇压; 消除，缓解，减轻(强烈或不快的感情)
quell的过去分词和过去式

英英释义

adj

• subdued or overcome
  1. the quelled rebellion
  2. an uprising quenched almost before it started
  3. a squelched rumor
  Synonym:quenchedsquelched

双语例句

• With speculation over Ronaldo's future refusing to be quelled, United's attacking thrust could fall even more squarely on the shoulders of Old Trafford favourite Rooney next season.
  虽然关于小小罗未来的流言不止，不过在老特拉夫德宠儿鲁尼的带领下，曼联下赛季的进攻可能会更为犀利。
• Her father quelled her fears of the thunder.
  她的父亲平定了她对雷声的恐惧。
• And even if there were disturbances, they could be quelled immediately.
  即使有了动乱，也能及时解决。
• The security forces counter-attacked the following day and quelled the unrest
  第二天安全部队发起反击，镇压了骚动。
• The threat of nuclear terrorism has been quelled.
  核恐怖活动的威胁已经被消除了。
• Mr McCain, having quelled the booing that initially greeted Mr Obama's name, went on to say that "This is an historic election, and I recognise the special significance it has for African-Americans".
  麦凯恩制止了对那些对奥巴马报以嘘声的人，“这是具有历史意义的一次选举，我承认这对于非裔美国人具有特殊的意义”。
• Thanks to Kao sung-nien's skill, the turmoil had been quelled.
  亏高松年有本领，弹压下去。
• He quelled my protestation with a stern," Lieutenant, I'm in charge. "
  他严厉地制止了我的主张说：“中尉，我来负责。”
• Several futile attempts to terrorize the Poseidons were attempted by the Aryans, and each was quelled.
  雅利安人几度徒劳地企图恐吓波塞顿人，但每次都被平息。
• Nemanja Vidic has quelled talk of a move away from United, insisting that he has eyes only for a trophy-laden future at Old Trafford.
  内曼尼亚。维迪奇制止了离开曼联的闲话，他说自己唯一关心的就是在曼联拿到更多冠军。