silenced

• 形容人或事物被迫沉默、被压制而无法说话或表达意见。

Describes a person or thing that has been made quiet or prevented from speaking or expressing opinions.

1. Made quiet or stillB1formal

   Having been made to stop making noise or speaking.

   被制止发声的

   • The silenced crowd waited for the announcement.
   • The silenced protesters were escorted away.
   • The room fell silenced after the shocking news.

   同义词hushedmuted

   反义词loudnoisyvocal

2. Suppressed or prevented from speakingB2formal

   Having been prevented from expressing opinions or ideas.

   被噤声的

   • The silenced journalist continued to write secretly.
   • Many silenced voices were finally heard in the debate.
   • The government silenced all opposition media.

   同义词hushedmutedstifledsuppressed

   反义词articulateexpressiveforthrightoutspokenvocal

3. Equipped with a silencerC1formal

   Referring to a firearm that has been fitted with a device to reduce the sound of firing.

   装有消音器的

   • The silenced pistol was used in the covert operation.
   • He carried a silenced rifle for the mission.
   • The silenced weapon made no loud noise when fired.

   同义词suppressed

• 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