平息píngxī 1.(风势、纷乱等)平静或停止{(of wind, whirlpool, etc.) calm down; quieten; stop}: 一场风波～了{The trouble is over.}|枪声渐渐～下来。{The gunfire has gradually subsided.} 2.用武力平定{quell; put down (a rebellion, etc.); suppress}: ～骚乱{put down a riot}|～叛乱。{suppress a rebellion}