syrup of figs
以温和或迂回的方式对待尴尬或敏感的问题
口语·表达温和应对
英文释义
a gentle or soothing action or remedy, often used to refer to a kind gesture or kind words to resolve or ease a difficult situation
例句
He used some syrup of figs to calm down the angry customer.
典故来源
源自一种温和的通便药，'syrup of figs' 味甜且药性柔和，比喻用温和方式处理敏感问题。