placid

• 形容人或事物平静、安宁、不易激动。

Describes a person or thing that is calm, peaceful, and undisturbed.

1. Calm and peacefulB2formal

   Not easily upset or excited; serene and tranquil.

   平静安详

   • The lake was placid and reflected the mountains perfectly.
   • She has a placid temperament, rarely getting angry.
   • The baby remained placid throughout the long car ride.

   同义词calmcomposedeven-temperedpeacefulserenetranquilunperturbedunruffled

   反义词agitatedexcitablefreneticstormyturbulentvolatile

2. Smooth and undisturbedB2formal

   Describing a body of water or surface that is still and without waves.

   平静无波

   • The sea was placid after the storm passed.
   • We enjoyed a placid afternoon sailing on the river.
   • The pond's placid surface mirrored the autumn leaves.

   同义词calmglassypeacefulserenestilltranquilunruffled

   反义词agitatedchoppyroughstormyturbulentviolentwild