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v.(of wind, whirlpool, etc.) subside; calm down
风潮平息了。
The unrest died down.
平息怒火
douse the anger
这项公告将会平息他们的恐惧。
This announcement will calm their trepidation.
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- 2
v.suppress; quell; put down (a rebellion, etc.)
平息骚乱
put down a riot
平息风波
pour oil on troubled waters
枪声渐渐平息了下来。
The gunfire has gradually subsided.
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n.normal respiration/breathing
平息状态
calm state