diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
减轻,消除(恐惧,怀疑,焦虑)
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the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears .该报道试图教育公众并减少恐惧。
relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger)
解除,减轻(痛苦,饥饿)
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some stale figs partly allayed our hunger .一些不新鲜的无花果部分缓解了我们的饥饿。
"Old English