quell

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To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. 镇压

verb [vt. 及物动词]制止,镇压;消除,减轻(恐惧、担忧等)

Troops eventually quelled the unrest.
部队最终镇压了动乱。

noun [专属名词]【名】 (Quell)(捷)奎尔,(西)克利(人名)

Do you want to take that pill to quell your nausea?
你想让服用那些药片来减轻你的恶心吗?

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