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BNC: 1437 COCA: 1435

quiet

adjective
 
/ˈkwaɪət/
/ˈkwaɪət/
(comparative quieter, superlative quietest)
Idioms
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  1.  
     making very little noise轻声的；轻柔的；安静的
    • her quiet voice她那轻柔的声音
    • a quieter, more efficient engine一台声音更小、效率更高的发动机
    • Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone?我在打电话，你让孩子们安静点好吗？
    • He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.他沉默不语了，所以我知道他很烦恼。
    • ‘Be quiet,’ said the teacher.“安静点儿！” 老师说道。
    • She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse.她蹑手蹑脚，悄声下了楼。
    • We were all quiet for a moment.我们都沉默了一会儿。
    Extra Examples
    • His voice was dangerously quiet as he asked the question.他问问题时话音平静，却隐含威胁。
    • Keep that dog quiet, will you!能不能让那只狗别叫！
    • She went back to a strangely quiet house.她回到一所静得出奇的房子。
    • Suddenly the room went all quiet.房间突然一片安静。
    • The house was quiet except for the sound of the television.房子里很安静，只有电视的声音。
    • We could hear quiet footsteps in the corridor.我们听见走廊里轻轻的脚步声。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    • fall
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    preposition
    • about
    phrases
    • nice (and) quiet
    See full entry
  2.  
     without many people or much noise or activity僻静的；寂静的；清静的
    • a quiet street/town安静的街道/城镇
    • It is a quiet place with just a handful of shops, bars and restaurants.这是一个安静的地方，只有几家商店、酒吧和餐馆。
    • They lead a quiet life.他们过着平静的生活。
    • After a month of political tensions, things are relatively quiet.经过一个月的政治紧张，事情相对平静。
    • Business is usually quieter at this time of year.每年这个时节，生意往往比较清淡。
    • They had a quiet wedding.他们举行了不事铺张的婚礼。
    • The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea.这家旅馆位于海边一个安静的地方。
    • The negotiations were quiet and hurried.谈判既安静又仓促。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
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  3.  
     peaceful; without being interrupted清静的；平静的；恬静的
    • to have a quiet drink悠闲地饮酒
    • They were enjoying a quiet moment by the lake.他们正在湖边享受宁静的时刻。
    • I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.我盼着在家过个恬静的夜晚。
    Extra Examples
    • Keep the patient as quiet as possible.尽可能让病人静养。
    • Lie quiet for an hour and you'll feel better.静静地躺上一个小时，你就会感觉好点儿。
    • Things seemed quiet enough, but it was an uneasy calm.局势似乎足够平静了，但那是一种让人不安的平静。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    See full entry
  4.  
     (of a person人) tending not to talk very much寡言少语的；文静的
    • She was quiet and shy.她文静而又腼腆。
  5. (of a feeling or an attitude感情或态度) definite but not expressed in an obvious way克制的；稳重的；不张扬的
    • He had an air of quiet authority.他神态威严稳重。
    6. Word OriginMiddle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.
Idioms
keep quiet about something | keep something quiet
  1. to say nothing about something; to keep something secret对…守口如瓶；不声张；保密
    • I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it.我已决定辞职，但希望你不要声张出去。
    • This story is too big to be kept quiet.这个故事太大了，不能保密。
    • We'll have to keep this quiet—if it gets out, we'll all be in a lot of trouble.我们必须保持沉默——如果这件事泄露出去，我们都会有大麻烦的。

quiet

noun
/ˈkwaɪət/
/ˈkwaɪət/
[uncountable]Idioms
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  1. the state of being calm and without much noise宁静；寂静；平静；安静
    • the quiet of his own room他自己房间的宁静
    • the quiet of the early morning清晨的寂静
    • I go to the library for a little peace and quiet.我到图书馆去清静一下。
    Extra Examples
    • A machine gun shattered the quiet.一阵机关枪声打破了宁静。
    • A man's voice was calling for quiet.一个男声要求大家安静下来。
    • She made sure she had times of quiet in which to write.她确保自己有清静的时间写作。
    • a period of comparative quiet相对宁静的时期
    • in the sudden quiet that followed the gunshot在枪炮声过后的突然安静中
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • relative
    • sudden
    • awful
    • …
    verb + quiet
    • break
    • pierce
    • shatter
    • …
    quiet + verb
    • follow
    phrases
    • peace and quiet
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    Word OriginMiddle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.
Idioms
on the quiet
  1. without telling anyone悄悄地 synonym secretly
    • He’d been meeting her on the quiet.他一直在私下和她见面。

quiet

verb
/ˈkwaɪət/
/ˈkwaɪət/
[intransitive, transitive] (especially North American English)
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they quiet
/ˈkwaɪət/
/ˈkwaɪət/
he / she / it quiets
/ˈkwaɪəts/
/ˈkwaɪəts/
past simple quieted
/ˈkwaɪətɪd/
/ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past participle quieted
/ˈkwaɪətɪd/
/ˈkwaɪətɪd/
-ing form quieting
/ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
/ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
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  1. to become calmer or less noisy; to make somebody/something calmer or less noisy（使）平静，安静 synonym calm down
    • quiet (down) The demonstrators quieted down when the police arrived.警察一到，示威者便安静了下来。
    • quiet somebody/something (down) He's very good at quieting the kids.他很有办法让孩子们安静下来。
    Word OriginMiddle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.
BNC: 1437 COCA: 1435
quiet

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + QUIET | QUIET + VERB | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤relative相對寧靜◇a period of comparative quiet相對寧靜的時期➤sudden突然的寂靜➤awful, eerie可怕的／恐怖的安靜VERB + QUIET➤break, pierce, shatter打破寧靜◇A machine gun shattered the quiet.一陣機關槍聲打破了寧靜。QUIET + VERB➤follow接着是寂靜◇in the sudden quiet that followed the gunshot在槍炮聲過後的突然安靜中PHRASES➤peace and quiet寧靜◇I'm going home now for a bit of peace and quiet!現在我要回家清靜一下！
quiet

adjective¹

 1with little or no noise; not talking少聲響；無聲響；不說話VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBS➤be安靜▸➤become, fall, go, grow安靜下來▸➤keep, lie, remain, sit, stay保持安靜；不聲不響地躺着；不出聲地坐着；靜靜地待着◇Just sit quiet for a moment, there's a good boy.安靜地坐一會兒，這才是好孩子。➤keep sb/sth讓⋯保持安靜◇Keep that dog quiet, will you!能不能讓那隻狗別叫！ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常安靜▸➤all一片安靜◇Suddenly the room went all quiet.房間突然一片安靜。➤awfully, remarkably, unusually非常／格外／異常安靜◇Everyone went awfully quiet.所有的人都變得異常安靜。➤absolutely, completely, perfectly悄然無聲；鴉雀無聲；萬籟俱寂▸➤deathly, eerily死寂；靜得嚇人◇The house was eerily quiet.房子裏靜得嚇人。➤dangerously平靜中透出危險◇His voice was dangerously quiet as he asked the question.他問問題時話音平靜，卻隱含威脅。➤oddly, strangely, unnaturally靜得出奇；靜得不自然◇She went back to a strangely quiet house.她回到一所靜得出奇的房子。➤surprisingly, uncharacteristically令人驚訝地／一反常態地安靜PREPOSITION➤about就⋯保持沉默◇I knew I had to keep quiet about it.我知道這件事我必須守口如瓶。PHRASES➤nice (and) quiet寧靜◇I was looking forward to a nice quiet afternoon.我期望能過一個安寧平靜的下午。
quiet

adjective²

 2without much activity少活動VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be, look, seem安靜；看上去安靜；顯得安靜▸➤become安靜下來▸➤lie, remain, sit靜靜地躺着；保持安靜；靜靜地坐着◇Lie quiet for an hour and you'll feel better.靜靜地躺上一個小時，你就會感覺好點兒。➤keep sb/sth使⋯平靜◇Keep the patient as quiet as possible.盡可能讓病人靜養。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常安靜▸➤reasonably, relatively還算／比較平靜➤enough足夠平靜◇Things seemed quiet enough, but it was an uneasy calm.局勢似乎足夠平靜了，但那是一種讓人不安的平靜。
BNC: 1437 COCA: 1435
quiet noun
⇨ silencequiet verb
⇨ silencequiet adj.
⇨ quiet 1 (a quiet place/life) ⇨ quiet 2 (a quiet voice) ⇨ quiet 3 (quiet and shy)quiet1

adjective

 a quiet place/life 僻静的地方；平静的生活a quiet voice 轻柔的声音quiet and shy 文静而腼腆quiet ♦︎ peaceful ♦︎ silent ♦︎ tranquil ♦︎ calm ♦︎ sleepyThese words all describe a place or period of time without much noise or activity. 这些词均表示平静的、安静的、清静的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a quiet / peaceful / silent / tranquil / sleepy place / village / town◆a quiet / peaceful / tranquil / calm day / night / morning / afternoon / evening◆a quiet / peaceful / tranquil / calm / sleepy atmosphere◆a quiet / peaceful / tranquil life / setting◆quiet / peaceful / tranquil countryside / surroundings■ quiet without many people or much noise or activity; not disturbed by anyone 僻静的；寂静的；清静的；平静的◆The house was quiet except for the sound of the television.房子里很安静，只有电视的声音。◆They had a quiet wedding.他们举行了低调的婚礼。◆Business is usually quieter at this time of year.每年这个时节，生意往往比较清淡。◆I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.我盼着在家过个清静的夜晚。OPP busy ⇨ busy 2 , noisy ⇨ loud ■ peaceful not worried or disturbed in any way; quiet and calm 平静的；安静的◆I fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.我酣然入睡。◆It's so peaceful out here in the country.郊外这里一切都是那么宁静。  see also peace ⇨ silence noun ▸ peacefully

adverb

◆He died peacefully in her arms.他在她的怀抱里安详地死去。■ silent where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound 无声的；安静的；不喧闹的◆The streets were silent and deserted.大街小巷寂无一人。◆As darkness began to fall, the cannon fell silent.夜幕降临后，炮声归于沉寂。   see also silence ⇨ silence noun ▸ silently

adverb

◆She crept silently out of the room.她悄悄溜出房间。■ tranquil ˈtræŋkwɪl (rather formal, written) quiet and peaceful in a way that makes you feel relaxed 恬静的；平静的；静谧的◆It is a tranquil place of quiet beauty.这是个有着清幽美景的地方。  see also tranquillity ⇨ silence noun ■ calm (of the sea) without large waves; (of the weather) without wind; (of the atmosphere in a place) without noise or violent feeling （海洋）风平浪静的；（天气）无风的；（气氛）平静的◆a calm, cloudless day晴朗无风的一天◆The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots.昨天的骚乱过后，城里又恢复了平静。OPP rough ⇨ rough 2 ⓘ The opposite, rough, only describes the sea and the weather, not times or places. * calm的反义词rough只可描述海洋和天气，不能描述时期和地方。   see also calm ⇨ peace noun , calm ⇨ silence noun ■ sleepy (especially of a town or village) quiet and where nothing much happens （尤指小镇或村庄）安静的，冷清的，不热闹的◆It was a sleepy little town before it became popular with tourists.那本是个安静的小城，后来才受到游客的青睐。quiet2

adjective

 a quiet place/life 僻静的地方；平静的生活a quiet voice 轻柔的声音quiet and shy 文静而腼腆quiet ♦︎ soft ♦︎ faint ♦︎ inaudible ♦︎ silent ♦︎ hushed ♦︎ dull ♦︎ muffledThese words all describe sounds or voices that are not easy to hear because they make little or no noise. 这些词均表示声音放轻的、悄声的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a quiet / a soft / a faint / an inaudible / a hushed / a muffled voice◆quiet / soft / hushed tones◆a quiet / hushed / muffled conversation◆quiet / soft / silent / muffled laughter◆a quiet / a soft / a faint / an inaudible / a hushed whisper◆a soft / faint / silent / muffled cry◆a quiet / soft / faint / dull / muffled sound◆a quiet / soft / faint / dull click◆a soft / faint / dull / muffled noise / thud / thump■ quiet making very little noise 轻声的；轻柔的；安静的◆We could hear quiet footsteps in the corridor.我们听见走廊里轻轻的脚步声。◆How would you like a quieter, more efficient engine?您想要一台声音更小、功效更高的发动机吗？◆Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone?我在打电话，你让孩子们安静点好吗？◆'Be quiet,' said the teacher.“安静点。”老师说道。◆He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.他的话变少了，所以我知道他很烦恼。OPP loud ⇨ loud   see also quiet , quieten ⇨ silence verb ▸ quietly

adverb

◆I can't hear you－you're speaking too quietly.我听不见－你说话的声音太轻了。■ soft (of a voice or sound) not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle （嗓音或声音）轻的，轻柔的，柔和悦耳的◆He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.他选了轻柔的背景音乐，点燃了蜡烛。OPP loud ⇨ loud , sharp ⇨ high 3 ▸ softly

adverb

◆She closed the door softly behind her.她随手轻轻关上了门。■ faint (of sounds) that you cannot hear clearly, especially because they come from things or people in the distance （声音）微弱的，不清楚的（尤指因为距离远）◆We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road.他们沿路走远时，我们听见他们的说话声逐渐模糊。▸ faintly

adverb

◆'Does it matter?' she said faintly.“要紧吗？”她微声问道。■ inaudible ɪnˈɔːdəbl (of sounds) that you cannot hear （声音）听不见的◆She spoke in an almost inaudible whisper.她低声说话的声音几不可闻。◆The whistle was inaudible to the human ear.这种哨声人耳听不到。 OPP audible ⓘ A sound that is audible can be heard, although it may not be very loud. * audible指听得见的，但声音未必很大◆Her voice was barely audible above the noise.一片嘈杂，她的声音只能勉强听得见。◆The alarm must be clearly audible in all bedrooms (= in fire safety regulations).在所有卧室里都必须能清楚地听到警报声。 ■ silent [only before noun] not expressed with words or sound 不用言语表达的；无声的◆She closed her eyes to say a silent prayer.她闭上眼睛默祷。◆They nodded in silent agreement.他们点头默许。   see also silence ⇨ silence verb ▸ silently

adverb

◆She prayed silently.她默默地祷告。■ hushed [usually before noun](of voices) speaking very quietly （嗓音）低的，轻声的◆They spoke in hushed tones.他们窃窃私语。◆They were deep in hushed conversation.他们全神贯注地低声交谈。ⓘ A hushed conversation is often one which the speakers do not want other people to hear. * hushed常意味着谈话人不希望别人听到。■ dull [only before noun] (written) (of sounds) not clear or loud （声音）不清晰的，隐约的，低沉的◆The gates shut behind him with a dull thud.他出去后，门砰的一声闷响关上了。▸ dully

adverb

◆The gates clanged dully behind him.门在他身后发出咣的一声闷响。■ muffled ˈmʌfld (of sounds) not heard clearly because sth is in the way that stops the sound from travelling easily （声音）沉闷的，压抑的，模糊不清的◆Muffled voices could be heard coming from the next room.听得见从隔壁房间传来模糊不清的说话声。   see also muffle ⇨ silence verb quiet3

adjective

 a quiet place/life 僻静的地方；平静的生活a quiet voice 轻柔的声音quiet and shy 文静而腼腆  ➡ See also the entries for shy and solitary 另见shy条和solitary条quiet ♦︎ reserved ♦︎ reticent ♦︎ taciturn ♦︎ silentThese words all describe people not talking very much. 这些词均形容人寡言少语。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a quiet / reserved / reticent / silent person / man◆He's the quiet / silent type.◆very quiet / reserved / reticent / silent◆strangely quiet / reticent / silent■ quiet (of a person) tending not to talk very much （人）寡言少语的，文静的◆She was quiet and shy, and never spoke up in class.她文静而腼腆，从不在班上发言。▸ quietly

adverb

◆She sat quietly in the corner.她安静地坐在角落里。■ reserved slow or unwilling to show feelings or express opinions 内向的；寡言少语的；矜持的◆Neighbours described him as a reserved man who didn't mix much.邻居称他是个内向的人，不怎么与人交往。◆I think in her day people were more reserved.我认为在她那个年代人们更为内敛。■ reticent ˈretɪsnt (formal) unwilling to tell people about things 寡言少语的；不愿与人交谈的；有保留的◆He was extremely reticent about his personal life.他对自己的个人生活讳莫如深。OPP forthcoming ⇨ talkative ■ taciturn ˈtæsɪtɜːn; NAmE ˈtæsɪtɜːrn (formal) tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly 不苟言笑的；沉默寡言的；冷漠不语的◆He was a taciturn and serious young man.他是个不苟言笑、一本正经的年轻人。■ silent [only before noun](especially of a man) not talking very much （尤指男人）不爱说话的，寡言少语的◆He's the strong, silent type.他是那种强悍而沉默寡言的人。NOTE 辨析 A quiet man or a silent man?A quiet man is seen as being rather gentle, and perhaps not very confident. A silent man does not speak very much either, but his silence is considered to be a sign of strength and an unwillingness to waste time saying unnecessary things. 形容男子沉默寡言时，quiet指看起来很沉静，但可能不太自信。silent也指沉默寡言，但这种沉默被视为有魄力，不愿浪费口舌。
BNC: 1437 COCA: 1435
quiet
Describing sounds that are quiet and/or soft: quiet, soft, muffled...
Using few words in speech or writing: quiet, silent, brief...
Silent and silence: silent, silence, quiet...
Peaceful and peacefulness: peaceful, tranquil, serene...
Not busy and not working: available, quiet, off-duty...
General words used to describe emotions: acutely, affective, basic...
Periods of quiet and calm: quiet, peace, lull...
To stop, or to reduce a sound: block out, muffle, mute...
What sound can do and changing sounds: amplify, reverberate, fade...
To make someone less nervous or upset: soothe, comfort, reassure...

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