vt.

1. 安慰，抚慰；使平静；哄
   We did not know how to soothe the bereaved mother.

   我们不知如何安慰那位丧子的母亲。

2. 缓和；减轻
   A hot cloth pressed against your jaw will usually soothe a toothache.

   把热毛巾放在下巴上一般能缓解牙痛。

vi.

1. 起抚慰（或镇定）作用

v.