quiet

• 形容人、地方或事物发出的声音很小或完全没有声音；也可形容性格温和、不爱说话。

Describes a person, place, or thing that makes little or no noise.

1. Making little or no noiseA1formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   安静的

   • The library is a quiet place to study.
   • She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The room fell quiet when the teacher entered.

   同义词hushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   反义词boisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or activeA2formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   安静的

   • We spent a quiet weekend at home.
   • The town is very quiet during the winter months.
   • He enjoys a quiet life away from the city.

   同义词calminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   反义词activebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reservedA2formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   沉默寡言的

   • She is a quiet child who prefers reading to playing.
   • He remained quiet during the entire meeting.
   • The quiet student surprised everyone with her excellent presentation.

   同义词mumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   反义词chattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• 副词，意为“安静地”、“轻声地”或“没有喧闹地”。用于描述动作声音很小或不引起注意。

An adverb meaning "in a quiet manner" or "without making much noise." It is used to describe an action performed with little sound or disturbance. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a quiet mannerA2formal

   In a way that makes little or no noise; silently or calmly.

   安静地

   • She spoke quiet so as not to wake the baby.
   • He walked quiet through the library.
   • They sat quiet during the entire ceremony.

   同义词calmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   反义词loudlynoisily

• 名词，表示安静、平静或没有噪音、干扰或活动的状态或性质。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being silent, still, or free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

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1. State of silenceA2formal

   The state or condition of being silent or making little noise.

   安静

   • The quiet of the library helped her concentrate.
   • He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning.
   • The sudden quiet after the storm was eerie.

   同义词calmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   反义词clamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful stateA2formal

   A state of calmness, tranquility, or absence of disturbance.

   宁静

   • She moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
   • The quiet of the forest was soothing.
   • They found quiet in the garden away from the city noise.

   同义词calmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   反义词agitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• 动词，表示使安静、使平静或使沉默；也可指自己变得安静、停止说话。

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming quiet, calm, or silent.

1. Make or become quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less noisy.

   使安静

   • The teacher quieted the class with a stern look.
   • She tried to quiet the crying baby by rocking him.
   • He quieted his mind through meditation.

   同义词calmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   反义词agitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To reduce or stop strong emotions, fears, or disturbances.

   安抚

   • The manager quieted the angry customer's complaints.
   • The medication helped quiet her anxiety.
   • He quieted his doubts by focusing on the facts.

   同义词allayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   反义词agitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

短语动词变体quiet down