quiet
🇬🇧 UK/'kwaiәt/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kA1
Definitions
adj.
Making little or no noise; calm and still; not busy or active
安静的;寂静的;平静的;清闲的
v.
To make someone or something become calm or silent; to become calm
使安静;使平静;平静下来
n.
The absence of sound or disturbance; stillness; peace
安静;寂静;平静
interj.
A command to stop making noise
安静!别出声!
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishquietother
=quiet
Common Collocations
- 1.keep quiet保持安静
- 2.quiet down安静下来
- 3.peace and quiet宁静与安宁
- 4.quiet confidence沉稳的自信
Example Sentences
- 1.
The library was so quiet that you could hear the faint rustle of turning pages.
- 2.
She preferred a quiet evening at home to the noise of a crowded party.
- 3.
Business has been unusually quiet this week, so the staff used the time to reorganize the store.