vt.拆除(炸弹等)的雷管；消除危险；缓和
The bomb blew up as experts tried to defuse it. 专家们试图拆除引信时炸弹爆炸了。
He was killed while trying to defuse a roadside bomb. 他试图拆除道路旁的炸弹引信时，不幸遇难。
This may defuse some of their anger. 这也许能够消除他们的怒气。
The two groups will meet next week to try to defuse the crisis. 这两个小组下周将会面,试图缓和危机。
Local police are trying to defuse racial tension in the community. 当地的警察正竭力缓和该社区种族间的紧张局面。
