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 English
quietother
=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.

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