quell/kwɛl; kwel/ v [T] 1 to stop feelings of doubt, worry, fear etc about something 消除〔疑虑、担忧、恐惧等〕: Police were trying to quell public fear about the murders. 警方在设法消除大众对这些谋杀案的恐惧。 2 to end a violent situation 制止，镇压〔暴力的局面〕: Troops were called in to quell the riots. 军队奉召平定暴乱。