silent
UK/'sailәnt/US
NGSL 3kIELTSB1
Definitions
adj.
Free from sound or noise; not speaking or making a sound; implied but not openly expressed
沉默的，无声的；不言而喻的
n.
A silent movie
无声电影
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsilroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=silent
Common Collocations
- 1.remain silent保持沉默
- 2.silent treatment冷战；故意不理睬
- 3.silent partner沉默合伙人；幕后合伙人
- 4.fall silent沉默下来；安静下来
Example Sentences
- 1.
He remained silent throughout the entire meeting, deep in thought.
- 2.
There was a silent agreement between them that the topic was off-limits.
- 3.
The library was completely silent except for the occasional turning of pages.