silence
UK/'sailәns/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
The complete absence of sound; the state of not speaking
沉默；寂静；无声
v.
To cause someone or something to become quiet; to suppress expression or criticism
使沉默；压制
interj.
A command to be quiet
安静！
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsilenceother
=silence
Common Collocations
- 1.break the silence打破沉默
- 2.in silence沉默地；静静地
- 3.deafening silence震耳欲聋的沉默
- 4.moment of silence默哀片刻
Example Sentences
- 1.
A heavy silence fell over the room after the announcement.
- 2.
She sat in silence, staring out the window for hours.
- 3.
The silence of the forest at dawn was both peaceful and eerie.