姑息迁就: pacify hostile groups by satisfying their demands with little or no regard for principle; placate an opposing political party at the sacrifice of party principles; indulge sb. in his whims
All patients in need of pain relief could be helped if current knowledge about pain control and palliative care were applied 如果应用目前关于疼痛控制和姑息治疗的知识,可帮助需要缓解疼痛的所有患者。