mum

• 英式英语中的形容词，用来描述沉默寡言或不说话的人，常暗示有意选择保持沉默。

An adjective used in British English to describe someone who is silent or not speaking, often implying a deliberate choice to keep quiet.

1. Silent or not speakingB1informalbritish

   Refusing to speak or communicate when expected to; remaining silent.

   沉默的

   • He stayed mum about the surprise party.
   • She was mum on the subject of her promotion.
   • The witness remained mum during the interrogation.

   同义词closemoutheddumbmutequietreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   反义词chattycommunicativegarrulousloquaciousoutspokentalkativeverbose

• 对母亲的非正式称呼；也可表示沉默或保守秘密。

An informal term for a mother, also used to refer to secrecy or silence.

1. ChrysanthemumB1formal

   A type of flowering plant, often associated with China, where it is a symbol of autumn and longevity.

   菊花

   • The garden was full of colorful mums in bloom.
   • In China, the mum is a revered flower often depicted in art.
   • She arranged a bouquet of white mums for the table.

   同义词chrysanthemum

2. A1informalbritish

   An informal term used to refer to one's mother.

   妈妈

   • My mum makes the best apple pie.
   • I called my mum to tell her the good news.
   • His mum picked him up from school.

   同义词mammamamatermommommymummy

3. SecrecyB2informal

   The state of being silent or not speaking, often to keep something secret.

   沉默

   • They kept mum about the surprise party.
   • When asked about the plan, he stayed mum.
   • She remained mum on the subject of her promotion.

   同义词hushmutenessquietnesssecrecysilence