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Lull 例】The 考法1】N.相对平静时期,间隙 Momentary Halt Activity Storm暴风雨前的平静 近】Break

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【考法1】n.相对平静时期,间隙: a momentary halt in an activity
【例】the lull before the storm暴风雨前的平静
【近】break, breath, interruption, recess
【考法 2】vt.使镇静,使安心: to free from distress or disturbance
【例】The absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security.长期以来没有遭受攻击让这个国家产生了一种错误的安全感
【近】allay, balm, becalm, compose, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
【反】agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset, vex 打扰,扰乱

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