put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
(尤指用武力)终止;镇压,平息(叛乱等)
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extra police were called to quell the disturbance .为平息骚乱调集了增援警力。
subdue or silence someone
征服;使缄默
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Connor quelled him with a look .康纳用眼色制止了他。
suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)
压制,抑制;消除(尤指不愉快的感情)
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he spoke up again to quell any panic among the assembled youngsters .他再一次抬高嗓门来消除聚在一起的年轻人的慌乱。
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