silence

• 名词，指完全没有声音或噪声的状态，也指沉默、不说话或不作声的状态。

A noun referring to the complete absence of sound or noise, or a state of not speaking or making any noise.

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1. Absence of soundA2formal

   Complete lack of noise or sound.

   寂静

   • The silence in the library was absolute.
   • He enjoyed the silence of the early morning.
   • A sudden silence fell over the crowd.

   同义词hushnoiselessnessquietquietnesssoundlessnessstillness

   反义词clamordinnoiseracketsound

2. Refusal to speakB1formal

   The state of not speaking or communicating.

   沉默

   • Her silence on the matter was suspicious.
   • He maintained his silence during the interrogation.
   • The silence of the accused spoke volumes.

   同义词dumbnessmutenessreticencespeechlessnesstaciturnityuncommunicativenessvoicelessness

   反义词communicationresponsespeechtalkutterance

3. Absence of activityB1formal

   A period of time when nothing happens or is said.

   寂静

   • After a long silence, she finally spoke.
   • There was an awkward silence in the room.
   • The silence between them was uncomfortable.

   同义词calmhushlullpausequietstillness

   反义词activitybustlecommotionnoisetumultuproar

• 动词，表示使某人或某物安静下来、停止说话或发声，也指压制或制止噪音、表达。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something quiet, or to suppress or stop noise or expression.

1. Make quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become quiet or stop making noise.

   使安静

   • The teacher silenced the noisy students with a stern look.
   • He silenced his phone during the meeting.
   • The loud music was silenced by the security guard.

   同义词gaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   反义词activateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

   To stop someone from expressing their opinions or ideas, often by force or authority.

   压制言论

   • The government tried to silence the opposition press.
   • She refused to be silenced by the criticism.
   • They attempted to silence the whistleblower with threats.

   同义词censorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   反义词airencouragesupportvoice