gentle

/ˈʤɛnəl/

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

中文释义：使温和；抚慰

The therapist gently gentled the anxious patient with soothing words.

治疗师用安慰的话语温和地抚慰了焦虑的病人。

She tried to gentle the frightened horse by speaking softly and stroking its mane.

她试图通过轻声说话和抚摸鬃毛来安抚受惊的马。