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单词 defuse
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defuse

​verb transitive
UK /diːˈfjuːz/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theydefuse
he/she/itdefuses
present participledefusing
past tensedefused
past participledefused
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to make a situation more relaxed by making people feel less angry or less worried

    The government is trying to defuse tensions over cuts in public spending.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone less nervous or upset
    soothe
    comfort
    reassure
  2. 2
    to stop a bomb from exploding by removing its fuse
    Synonyms and related words
    Supplying and using weapons and explosives
    arm
    armament
    armed

defuse

​verb transitive
US /dɪˈfjuz/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theydefuse
he/she/itdefuses
present participledefusing
past tensedefused
past participledefused
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to make a situation more relaxed by making people feel less angry or less worried

    The government is trying to defuse tensions over cuts in public spending.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone less nervous or upset
    soothe
    comfort
    reassure
  2. 2
    to stop a bomb from exploding by removing its fuse
    Synonyms and related words
    Supplying and using weapons and explosives
    arm
    armament
    armed
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