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.