placative
/pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh-/US // ˈpleɪ keɪ tɪv, -kə-, ˈplæk eɪ tɪv, ˈplæk ə- //
安抚性的,安抚性,安抚的,安抚者
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : placatory.
Examples
"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.
Finally Silas went home defeated, with a last word, half condemnatory, half placative.
The little man's voice was placative; his manner gravely ingratiating.
And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"
Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
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