前缀ap-同ad-. -pease, 同peace, 和平。即安抚，使和平。

1. The move was widely seen as an attempt to appease critics of the regime.

普遍认为，这一举措是试图安抚批评政权的人。

2. He tried to appease the crying child by giving him candy.

他试图给那个啼哭的孩子糖果使他不哭.

3. Gandhi was accused by some of trying to appease both factions of the electorate.

一些人指责甘地试图安抚两派选民。

4. The move was widely seen as an attempt to appease critics of the regime.

普遍认为，这一举措是试图安抚批评政权的人。

5. The government tried to appease discontented workers.

政府试图安抚不满的工人们。