c. 1300 (n.) "the mercy seat," from Late Latin propitiatorium (translating Greek hilasterion in Bible); noun use of neuter singular of propitiatorius "atoning, reconciling," from propitiatus, past participle of propitiare (see propitiation). As an adjective in English from 1550s.
双语例句
1. She saw the flowers as a propitiatory offering.
在她看来，送花是主动和解的表示。
来自《权威词典》
2. He sent her flowers as a propitiatory gesture.
他将花送给她以求好感.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. Good for sensitive, agnail skin and take it into calm, propitiatory situation.
