vt.

1. 使平静，使安静，抚慰
   He tried to pacify the protesters with promises of reform.

   他试图以改革的承诺安抚抗议者。

2. 平定；绥靖
   More troops were sent to pacify the area.

   又有部队派去平息那一地区的骚乱。

3. 使（国家等）实现和平

v.

1. quell the anger or agitation of.
2. bring peace to (a country or warring factions).