/ˌri:əˈʃɔ:(r); US -ˈʃʊər ||; ˌriəˈʃυr/verb [T] to say or do sth in order to stop sb worrying or being afraid 安慰；使放心或安心: The mechanic reassured her that the engine was fine. 那技工让她放心，说发动机没有毛病。 ➔reassuring adj She gave me a reassuring smile before I went into the exam hall. ➔reassuringly adv