mute
UK/mju:t/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To silence or turn off the sound of something.
使静音，减弱（声音）
n.
A device that softens the sound of a musical instrument; a person unable to speak.
弱音器；哑巴
adj.
Unable to speak; silent; not making any sound.
哑的；沉默的；无声的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.stay mute保持沉默
- 2.mute the sound静音
Example Sentences
- 1.
During the meeting, I decided to stay mute and listen to everyone's opinions.
- 2.
She muted the television to avoid hearing the commercials during the break.