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缓和

huǎn hé

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to ease (tension)
  • to alleviate
  • to moderate
  • to allay
  • to make more mild

Definition

使紧张的关系、气氛等变得和缓；减轻（程度等）。

to ease, to alleviate, to mitigate; relaxed, eased.

Usage

常用于描述局势、关系、气氛、疼痛、矛盾等变得不那么紧张或激烈。也可作形容词。

Often used to describe situations, relationships, atmosphere, pain, conflicts etc. becoming less tense or intense. Also used as an adjective.

Examples

  • 1 两国关系逐渐缓和。 (The relations between the two countries gradually eased.)
  • 2 他的一番话缓和了紧张的气氛。 (His words eased the tense atmosphere.)
  • 3 这种药可以缓和疼痛。 (This medicine can alleviate pain.)
  • 4 在调解下，双方矛盾有所缓和。 (Under mediation, the conflict between the two sides has eased.)
  • 5 天气缓和了许多，不再那么寒冷。 (The weather has moderated a lot, no longer so cold.)
  • 6 我们需要采取措施缓和交通拥堵。 (We need to take measures to alleviate traffic congestion.)

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