고통이나 슬픔, 노여움 등의 부정적인 감정을 가라앉히거나 완화하다.
To make an unpleasant or intense feeling less severe or more manageable.
예문:
"The mediator worked tirelessly to assuage the anger of both parties involved in the dispute."
"She hoped that a sincere apology would assuage her friend's hurt feelings."
"The medicine was specifically formulated to assuage the chronic pain in his joints."
식욕, 갈증 또는 강한 욕구를 충족시키거나 가라앉히다.
To provide what is needed to satisfy a physical appetite, thirst, or a strong desire.
예문:
"The hikers found a small spring to assuage their intense thirst after the long climb."
"He spent hours in the archives to assuage his curiosity about his family's genealogy."