lull

• 名词，指一段暂时的平静、安静或停滞时期，常出现在紧张或动荡的局面之中。

A noun referring to a temporary period of calm, quiet, or inactivity, often in the midst of a busy or turbulent situation.

1. Temporary calm or quietB2formal

   A short period of calm or reduced activity in a situation that is usually busy or noisy.

   间歇

   • There was a brief lull in the conversation before she spoke again.
   • The storm was followed by a lull in the wind.
   • During the lull in traffic, he managed to cross the street safely.

   同义词breakbreathercalmhushintervalletuppausequietrespite

   反义词activitybusynesscommotionturmoiluproar

2. Pause in activityB2formal

   A temporary break or pause in an ongoing activity or process.

   间歇

   • The company experienced a lull in sales during the winter months.
   • After the initial excitement, there was a lull in the crowd's energy.
   • The lull in the fighting gave the soldiers time to rest.

   同义词breakcalmhiatusinterludeletupmoratoriumpauserespite

   反义词actionactivitycontinuationresumption

• 动词，指使人平静、入睡或安抚某人，也指使喧闹或活动暂时平息、进入安静或停滞状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of calming or soothing someone, or causing a temporary period of quiet or inactivity.

1. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or less alert.

   抚慰

   • The sound of rain lulled her to sleep.
   • The gentle music lulled the baby into a peaceful nap.
   • He was lulled by the rhythmic motion of the train.

   同义词calmcomposehushpacifyquietsettlesoothestillsubduetranquilize

   反义词agitatearousedisturbenlivenexciterousestirwake

2. Deceive into securityC1formal

   To cause someone to feel safe or unsuspecting, often leading to a false sense of security.

   麻痹警惕

   • The calm weather lulled the sailors into a false sense of safety.
   • The company's initial success lulled them into ignoring potential risks.
   • Don't let the quiet atmosphere lull you into thinking everything is fine.

   同义词beguiledeludedisarm

   反义词alertcautionwarn