allay

vt.

1. 减轻, 缓和
   • The police tried to allay her fears but failed.
     警察力图减轻她的恐惧，但是没有收到什么效果。
   • They are trying to allay public fears about the spread of the disease.
     他们正竭力减轻公众对这种疾病传播的恐惧。