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defuse verb[ T ] uk /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/ us /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
defuseverb[T] (BOMB) to prevent a bomb from exploding: 卸除(炸弹的)引信 Bomb disposal experts have defused a 110-pound bomb at a subway station this afternoon.今天下午,排弹专家在一个地铁站拆除了一枚110磅的炸弹。 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Calming and relaxing appease assuage balls-to-the-wall bask bread calm chill lie down lighten something up lull lull someone into something make yourself at homeidiom melt relaxation settle settle down shirt simmer simmer down slow down
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defuseverb[T] (DIFFICULT SITUATION) to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer by reducing or removing its cause: 缓和;平息 The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis/situation/tension.双方将于下周会面以求缓和危机/局面/紧张局势。 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Calm and relaxed (as) cool as a cucumberidiom at (your) leisureidiom be at peace with the worldidiom biddable calmly easy-going equilibrium fluidly free-flowing gaily peaceably peacefully peacefulness placable placid uninhibited unpressured unpressurized unruffled unshockable
defuse | American Dictionary defuse verb[ T ] us/dɪˈfjuz/ to make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer: The two groups are trying to defuse tensions in the town council over the budget. If you defuse a bomb, you prevent it from exploding. |