1580s, a back-formation from propritiation and in part from propitiate (adj.), from Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare "appease, propitiate" (see propitiation). Related: Propitiated; propitiating; propitiatingly; propitiable (1550s).
实用例句
1. I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people.
我从未刻意取悦别人。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Sacrifices were made to propitiate the gods.
人们供奉祭品以求神灵息怒。
来自《权威词典》
3. These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters.
这些古老的仪式让水中的神灵平息了怒气。
来自辞典例句
4. He displayed himself steadfastly resolved to propitiate and favour that implacable city.
