Level800
verb (動詞)
quell
鎮める、抑える、静める
💡 Usage & Nuance:
問題や反乱、懸念などを「鎮圧する」「抑え込む」という意味で、ニュース記事やビジネスの報告書など（Part 7）で登場することがあります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
suppress
subdue
crush
put down
📝 Business Examples
The manager tried to quell the rumors spreading through the office.
マネージャーはオフィス中に広がる噂を鎮めようとした。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "quell"
The CEO issued a statement to _______ concerns about the company's financial stability.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「懸念を鎮める」という意味でquellが適切です。他の選択肢は逆の意味になります。
English: To 'quell concerns' means to alleviate them, which fits the context of a CEO's statement regarding financial stability.
English: To 'quell concerns' means to alleviate them, which fits the context of a CEO's statement regarding financial stability.
🦅
Want to boost your TOEIC score?
Project Eagle analyzes your skill weaknesses automatically using AI. Practice thousands of real Part 5 to 7 mock exams completely for free!