calm

• 形容心境或环境没有不安、激动或纷扰；安静、平和、宁静。

Describes a state of being free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance; peaceful and quiet.

1. Not agitated or excitedA2formal

   Free from strong emotions, anxiety, or excitement; peaceful.

   平静

   • She remained calm during the emergency.
   • He took a deep breath to stay calm.
   • The teacher's calm voice helped the students relax.

   同义词collectedcomposedcoolpeacefulplacidrelaxedserenestilltranquilunperturbedunruffleduntroubled

   反义词agitatedanxiousdisturbedexcitedfrantichystericalnervouspanickyturbulentupset

2. Not windy or stormyA2formal

   Describing weather or water that is still and without strong movement.

   风平浪静

   • The sea was calm and flat this morning.
   • We enjoyed a calm evening by the lake.
   • The weather forecast predicts calm conditions for the weekend.

   同义词peacefulplacidquietserenesmoothstilltranquilunruffled

   反义词ragingroughstormytempestuousturbulentwild

• 名词，指平静、安宁、无骚动或激动的状态；也可指内心的镇定、沉着与宁静。

A noun referring to a state of peace, tranquility, or stillness, free from disturbance, agitation, or strong emotion.

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1. State of peaceA2formal

   A state of being quiet, peaceful, and free from disturbance or agitation.

   平静

   • After the storm, there was a deep calm over the sea.
   • She found calm in the middle of the busy city park.
   • The calm of the early morning helped him think clearly.

   同义词harmonypeacepeacefulnessplacidityquietnessquietudereposeserenitystillnesstranquility

   反义词agitationchaoscommotiondisturbanceturmoiluproar

2. Absence of strong emotionB1formal

   A state of being relaxed and not feeling angry, nervous, or upset.

   平静

   • He spoke with a calm that surprised everyone.
   • She tried to maintain her calm during the interview.
   • The teacher's calm helped the students feel less anxious.

   同义词composurecoolnessequanimitypeaceplaciditypoiseserenitytranquility

   反义词agitationcommotiondisturbanceturmoilupset

• 动词，表示使某人或某物安静、平静下来或不再激动、紧张。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

1. Make peacefulA2formal

   To make someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less agitated.

   使平静

   • She tried to calm the crying baby by rocking him.
   • The teacher calmed the excited students before the exam.
   • He took deep breaths to calm his nerves.

   同义词appeaseassuagecomposepacifyquietrelaxsettlesoothestilltranquilize

   反义词agitatearousedisturbexcitefrenzyinciteprovokerilestirupset

2. Reduce intensityB1formal

   To reduce the intensity of a situation, emotion, or activity.

   平息

   • The government took measures to calm the economic crisis.
   • She calmed the angry customer with a sincere apology.
   • The music helped calm the tense atmosphere in the room.

   同义词allayappeaseassuageeaselessenmitigatemoderatemollifypacifyquietsoothetemper

   反义词agitatearouseexciteinflameintensifyprovokestirworsen

短语动词变体calm down