appeasement
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/əˈpiːz.mənt/ us/əˈpiːz.mənt/
绥靖
the act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement
When he agreed to talks with the prime minister, he was accused of appeasement. 他因同意与总理会谈而被指责为绥靖。
A policy of appeasement is counterproductive with dictators. 绥靖政策对独裁者而言，效果适得其反。
See: appease
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- This is nothing more than appeasement of terrorists.
- They referred angrily to what they called Western appeasement of the rebels.
- This is tantamount to appeasement and surrender.