时间: 2026-09-04 02:06:40
美: [kwɛl]
英: [kwel]
vt. 平息；镇压；减轻；消除
n. (Quell)人名；(捷)奎尔；(西)克利
[V-T] To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. 镇压
例：Troops eventually quelled the unrest.部队最终镇压了动乱。
[V-T] If you quell an unpleasant feeling such as fear or anger, you stop yourself or other people from having that feeling. 消除 (恐惧、愤怒等)
例：The government is trying to quell fears of a looming oil crisis.该政府正努力消除日益临近的石油危机而带来的恐惧。