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quiet
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qui·et1 /ˈkwaɪət/ ●●● S2 W2 adjectiveadj (comparativecomp quieter, superlativesupl quietest)
2 not speaking 不说话的
a) TALK TO somebodynot saying much or not saying anything 寡言的；不作声的，沉默的
quiet confidence/satisfaction/desperation (=having a particular feeling but not talking about it) 不露声色的自信/暗自满足/无言的绝望
3 (be) quiet! spokenQUIET used to tell someone to stop talking or making a noise 安静！别作声！
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5 place with no noise 安静的地方 a place that is quiet has no noise or not much noise 安静的
6 no activity/people 无活动/没人PEACEFUL without much activity or without many people 僻静的；寂静的；清静的
7 business 生意BBBUSY/HAVE A LOT TO DO if business is quiet, there are not many customers 清淡的 SYN slack
8 keep somebody quiet STOP something THAT IS HAPPENINGto stop someone from talking, complaining, or causing trouble 使某人安静
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9 have a quiet word (with somebody) especially British EnglishBrEPRIVATE/PERSONAL to talk to someone privately when you want to criticize them or tell them about something serious (与某人)私下谈谈
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Do not confuse quiet with quite (=fairly).
不要混淆 quiet (安静)和 quite(较为)。
—quietness noun [uncountableU]
→ quietly THESAURUS
a quiet sound or voice 轻轻的声音或嗓音
quiet not making a loud sound 轻声的
I heard a quiet voice behind me.
我听到身后有人轻声说话。
a car with a quiet engine
引擎噪音低的汽车
low quiet – especially because you do not want people to hear or be disturbed 〔尤因不想让别人听见或受到妨碍〕低声的
Doug was on the phone, speaking in a low voice.
道格在打电话，声音压得很低。
I turned the volume down low.
我把音量调低。
soft quiet and pleasant to listen to 轻柔的
Soft music was playing in the background.
播放着轻柔的背景音乐。
His voice was soft and gentle.
他的声音轻柔温和。
silent not making any sound at all 不出声的
a silent prayer
默祷
silent laughter
无声的笑
The machines were virtually silent.
这些机器几乎没有声音。
hushed deliberately quiet because you do not want people to hear – used about people’s voices 〔嗓音〕小声的，压低声音的
They were talking about money in hushed tones.
他们正压低声音谈论钱的问题。
The doctor’s voice was hushed and urgent.
医生的声音又低又急。
faint quiet and difficult to hear because it comes from a long way away 〔因距离遥远〕微弱的
The men went ahead and their voices got fainter and fainter.
人们往前走去，他们的声音越来越小。
the faint sound of bells
依稀可闻的钟声
muffled difficult to hear, for example because the sound comes from another room or someone’s mouth is covered by something 模糊不清的
Muffled voices were coming from downstairs.
楼下传来模模糊糊的说话声。
the muffled sound of someone crying
隐约有人在哭的声音
ndull [only before noun] a dull sound is not loud – used especially about the sound of something hitting another thing
He hit the ground with a dull thud.
inaudible too quiet to hear 听不见的
a quiet place 安静的地方The sound is inaudible to the human ear.
这种声音人耳无法听见。
Her answer came in an almost inaudible whisper.
她的回答声音弱得几乎听不见。
quiet without much noise 安静的
It’s so quiet here at night.
这儿晚上可真安静。
This is the quietest room in the house to work in.
在这所房子里，就是这间屋子工作最安静。
silent with no noise at all 无声的
The room fell silent (=became silent).
房间里安静下来。
peaceful (also tranquil especially written) quiet in a pleasant and relaxing way 宁静的
not saying much 话不多的Life’s more peaceful in the countryside.
乡村生活更平静。
The hotel is set in tranquil surroundings.
酒店周围很安静。
quiet not saying much 寡言的；文静的
He’s a quiet boy who loves reading.
他是个文静的男孩，喜欢看书。
You’re very quiet tonight, Suzy – are you OK?
你今晚都没怎么说话，苏齐——没事吧？
silent not saying anything 不作声的
Her husband was a big silent man.
她丈夫很高大，沉默寡言。
Everyone was arguing but I decided to remain silent.
大家都在争，但我决定保持沉默。
taciturn /ˈtæsətɜːn $ -ɜːrn/ formal not talking much and seeming a little unfriendly or bad-tempered 沉默寡言的，不苟言笑的
He found Vaughn a taciturn and rather difficult person.
他觉得沃恩这个人不苟言笑，很难相处。
reticent unwilling to talk to other people, especially about a particular subject 〔尤指对某个话题〕不愿多谈的
She’s always been reticent about her early life.
她向来不愿多谈自己以前的生活。
a man/woman of few words someone who does not talk much, especially because they only speak when there is something important to say 沉默寡言的人
My father was a man of few words, but when he spoke everyone listened.
我父亲是个沉默寡言的人，不过他一开口，大家都会听。
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quiet• Since the last big outbreak of fighting six days ago, the city has been strangely quiet.• The baby's sleeping, so we need to be quiet.• He's nice, but kind of quiet.• I want you all to be very quiet and listen carefully.• I tried to imagine why he lived such a quiet and lonely life in this far-off place.• Inside the church it was quiet and peaceful.• Steven's a very quiet boy who loves reading.• Madison Plains, Ohio, is a quiet community of 1200 inhabitants.• Alvin was becoming known at school as a quiet, confident boy with a facility for languages.• People sat drinking coffee and having quiet conversations.• David and I found a quiet corner where we could talk.• I'm just going to have a quiet evening at home.• Let's have a nice quiet evening in, for a change.• Retailers are worried, as business has been quiet for much of December.• If he will be quiet I shall tell him what the Labour party proposes to do.• Missy's very quiet - is she sick?• They shared a quiet laugh, then the cornerboy went off to get Spider, who was making the rounds.• What I like about the Cerro Colorados is their quiet magnificence.• The new emperor seems a shy, quiet man, an intellectual.• It's been a very quiet morning so far. Only two people came in, and neither of them bought anything.• a quiet place in the mountains• I usually work in the dining room because it's the quietest room in the house.• She saw a quiet serious face, large dark eyes, well-marked brows, sober clothes.• We made it through, paddling to a quiet spot and awaited the others.• Our new washing machine is much quieter than the old one.• Even on a quiet weekend there are plenty of people on the beach.• She said it was beautiful, very quiet, with deserted beaches and clear water.• He spoke in a quiet yet confident voice.
as quiet as a mouse• In fact she was as quiet as a mouse and Ruth hardly knew she was there.
kept quiet• But the story is too big to be kept quiet.• Lois broke her own crackers and kept quiet.• For a couple of years, the board kept quiet about our financial situation, hoping that it would get better.• I'd rather it were kept quiet if any more do.• We didn't shout loud enough; those who came left impressed, but kept quiet in order to preserve their own reputations.• If she kept quiet Penry might sleep longer, and wake in a better mood.• The disciples kept quiet telling nothing of what they had seen at that time to anyone.• They kept quiet while the caretaker came to shut the windows in the evening.
nice and quiet• What I'd really like is a nice mantlepiece to hang over, somewhere nice and quiet.
quiet2 noun [uncountableU]
3 on the quiet British EnglishBrE informalSECRET secretly 秘密地；私下地
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on the quiet• His doctor has told him he mustn't drink, but he still has the occasional brandy on the quiet.• You and I felt welcome, shrouded in the warm dark, confident on the quiet block.• He swills it down at times; of course, on the quiet, after Great-gran's safely tucked up in bed.• A visiting dignitary on the quiet lonely street.• It is best therefore to err on the quiet side and to use percussion sparingly rather than to excess.• Outside, snow is falling on the quiet street, and everything has turned white.• A little further on the quiet was broken by the rumble of a truck.• He used to flirt with the two girls, on the quiet, when his wife wasn't looking.• The dead man had been renting the house on the quiet estate for 18 months.• There are almost no signs of Tarkmania on the quiet, flat, dust-blown campus.
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quiet• No one moved and the easy quiet dropped another level to a bad silence.• But despite the general quiet of the anchorage, one felt the excitement permeating the entire fleet.• Can I have quiet, please!• Environmentalists have a habit of trumpeting their disasters and keeping the good news quiet.• Each day I write in the quiet of the upstate New York mornings.• In the quiet of that moment Tam and Famie knew a reason.• A little further on the quiet was broken by the rumble of a truck.• the quiet of the forest• At sunset the last orders had been issued, every commander knew his duty, and unusual quiet prevailed in the fleet.
peace and quiet• So much for peace and quiet!• Still you could always come back to Malia for a little peace and quiet in the local monastery!• She might have guessed that as soon as she tried for a little peace and quiet the whole place would be inundated with callers.• She had weekends off, and looked forward to a bit of peace and quiet.• So she'd be able to have a few moments of peace and quiet in which to interview the woman.• Will he add one more right to the patients charter - that of peace and quiet for sick people in hospital?• Finally, some peace and quiet.• If I must sacrifice a few moments in the interests of subsequent peace and quiet, so be it.
From Longman Business Dictionary
quietqui·et /ˈkwaɪət/ adjectiveadj
1if business, a market etc is quiet, there are not many customers or there is not much activity
August is a quiet time of year for the retail trade.
The market has been quiet this morning.
2quiet enjoymentLAW the right to use property or land without any interference
The purchaser shall have quiet enjoyment of the land.
(1300-1400) Latin quietus, from the past participle of quiescere “to become quiet, rest”, from quies; → QUIET2
quiet2 (1300-1400) Latin quies “rest, quiet”
qui·et1 adjectiveadj →THESAURUS1quiet2 noun
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quiet noun
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⇨ silence quiet adj.
⇨ quiet 1 (a quiet place/life) ⇨ quiet 2 (a quiet voice) ⇨ quiet 3 (quiet and shy) quiet 1 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 ♦︎ sleepy These 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。 peace ⇨ silence noun ▸ peacefully ◆ 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。 silence ⇨ silence noun ▸ silently ◆ She crept silently out of the room.她悄悄溜出房间。 ■ tranquil ˈtræŋkwɪl (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。 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。 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。 quiet 2 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 ♦︎ muffled These 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 quiet , quieten ⇨ silence verb ▸ quietly ◆ 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 ◆ 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 ◆ '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。 silence ⇨ silence verb ▸ silently ◆ 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 ◆ 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。 muffle ⇨ silence verb quiet 3 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 ♦︎ silent These 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 ◆ 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 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。
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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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