quiet['kwaiət]

n. 安静,闲适,平静

a. 安静的,静止的,宁静的,寂静的,朴素的,从容的,僻静的

vi. 平静下来 vt. 使平静, 使安心, 减轻(疑虑、恐惧等)

比较级：qui·et·er, qui·et·est

a period of calm weather
[同] lull, quiet
[例]
there was a lull in the storm
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
[同] quiet, tranquility, tranquillity
the absence of sound
[同] quiet, silence
[反] sound
[例]
he needed silence in order to sleep
the street was quiet
a disposition free from stress or emotion
[同] placidity, quiet, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
[反] unquiet
[例]
a quiet life
a quiet throng of onlookers
quiet peace-loving people
the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
[反] noisy
[例]
a quiet audience at the concert
the room was dark and quiet
of the sun; characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sun spots e.g.
[反] active
not showy or obtrusive
[同] quiet, restrained
[例]
clothes in quiet good taste
in a softened tone
[同] hushed, muted, quiet, subdued
[例]
hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
[同] placid, quiet, smooth, still, tranquil, unruffled
[例]
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
the quiet waters of a lagoon
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a smooth channel crossing
scarcely a ripple on the

become quiet or quieter
[同] hush, pipe down, quiesce, quiet, quiet down, quieten
[反] louden
[例]
The audience fell silent when the speaker entered
make calm or still
[同] calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
[反] commove, excite, agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, charge up
[例]
quiet the dragons of worry and fear

The hotel is pleasantly situated in a quiet neighborhood .
这家饭店坐落在一个幽静的地区。
There was something impressive about Julia's quiet dignity.
朱丽亚的宁静端庄给人印象很深。
The city quieted down after the political disturbances.
政治骚动后这座城市平静了下来。
Her quiet character serves as a foil to his brilliance.
她文静的性格衬托出他的杰出。
He didn’t want to disturb the quiet needed by patients.
他不愿打扰病人需要的安静环境。
Birds were spilling their song over the quiet woods.
寂静的林子里到处是鸟儿的歌声。
enjoyed a stressless hour of peace and quiet.
享受一个没有压力的平静而安然的小时。
A cabin nicely situated on a quiet riverBank.
小屋优雅地坐落在宁静的河畔。
His health has turned all the better for him after a quiet holiday abroad.
在国外度过一个宁静的假期, 他的健康状况有所好转。
The quiet contentment of a well-fed child satisfied the tired mother.
孩子喂饱后不哭不闹的满足状使疲惫的母亲很满意。
Ask him to keep quiet.
让汤姆保持安静。
When he quieted down, I began to tell him the truth.
当他平静下来时，我开始告诉他实情。

1. 安静的;轻声的;沉默的

Be quiet!

安静!

2. 宁静的,安定的;平静的

The sea was quiet before the storm struck.

暴风雨来袭前海面很平静。

3. 秘密的,不公开的

4. 文静的,温和的

He was a quiet man who didn't let small things upset him.

他是个性格平和的人,从不为小事生气。

5. (衣服、颜色等)素净的

n.U

1. 安静;寂静

I'd like a few hours of quiet after the day's work.

一天工作下来我想有几小时的安静。

2. 安稳;和平

vt.

1. 使安静;使平息

They finally succeeded in quieting her.

他们终于使她平静下来。

2. 抚慰,安慰

vi.

1. 平静下来( down)

The wind quieted down.

风静了下来。