quell /kwɛl/ CET6+ TEM8 ( quelling, quelled, quells )

• 1. 

  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。

• 2. 

  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。