quiescent
UK/kwai'esnt/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
In a state of inactivity or rest; quiet and still.
静止的，不活动的；寂静的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedquiescroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=quiescent
Common Collocations
- 1.quiescent period静止期
- 2.quiescent phase休眠阶段
- 3.remain quiescent保持静止
- 4.[quiescent state]静止状态
Example Sentences
- 1.
The volcano has remained quiescent for over a century, but scientists still monitor it closely.
- 2.
During the quiescent phase of the disease, patients may experience few or no symptoms.