peaceful

英 ['piːsfʊl; -f(ə)l] 美['pisfəl]
  • adj. 和平的,爱好和平的;平静的

常用词汇CET4TEM4考研CET6中频词

词态变化


副词: peacefully;名词: peacefulness;

助记提示


1、pact- / pag- => pac- => peac- + -e => peace.
2、pact => peace.
3、peace + -ful.

英英释意


1. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war;
"a peaceful nation"
"peaceful times"
"a far from peaceful Christmas"
"peaceful sleep"
2. peacefully resistant in response to injustice;
"passive resistance"
3. (of groups) not violent or disorderly;
"the right of peaceful assembly"

英文词源


peaceful (adj.)
early 14c., "inclined to peace, friendly, pacific," from peace + -ful. Meaning "tranquil, calm, full of peace" is from mid-14c. In reference to nonviolent methods of effecting social change, it is attested from 1876. Related: Peacefully; peacefulness. Peaceful coexistence (1920) originally was in regard to Soviet policy toward the capitalist West.

同义词辨析


quiet, calm, silent, still, noiseless, peaceful, serene

这些形容词均含"平静的,无声无息"之意。

quiet: 普通用词,指没有喧闹、活动或骚乱的寂静状态。

calm: 普通用词,既可指天气、海洋等的平静状态,又可指人的镇定沉着、不慌乱,不受外界影响和情绪支配。

silent: 普通用词,指缄默不语或无声无息。

still: 指平静而又安定的状态。

s: 指无任何噪音或不出声,无声无息。

peaceful: 普通用词,指一种不受外物扰乱和刺激的内在宁静或和平状态。

serene: 指一种超脱一切烦恼的宁静状态。

考试真题


We can live a peaceful life despite the various challenges of the modern world.

出自-2016年6月阅读原文

Is it possible to enjoy a peaceful life in a world that is increasingly challenged by threats and uncertainties from wars, terrorism, economic crises and a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases? The answer is yes, according to a new book The 10 Golden Rules: Ancient Wisdom from the Greek Philosophers on Living a Good Life.

出自-2016年6月阅读原文

I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.

出自-2011年6月听力原文

He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment

出自-2011年6月听力原文

Is it possible to enjoy a peaceful life in a world that is increasingly challenged by threats and uncertainties from wars, terrorism, economic crises and a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases?

2016年6月四级真题(第二套)阅读 Section B

Rabbits are very peaceful and certainly do not bite.

2018年6月六级真题(第一套)听力 Section A

Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.

2018年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 七选五 原文

The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day's medical drama unfolded.

2015年高考英语浙江卷 阅读理解 阅读D 原文

实用场景例句


a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution
和平抗议 / 示威 / 解决办法

牛津词典

They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute.
他们希望和平解决争端。

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a peaceful atmosphere
宁静的气氛

牛津词典

peaceful sleep
安静的睡眠

牛津词典

It's so peaceful out here in the country.
这里的郊外一切都是那么宁静。

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He had a peaceful life.
他过着平静的生活。

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a peaceful society
和谐的社会

牛津词典

The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful.
这个组织的宗旨完全是追求和平。

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The siege has ended peacefully.
围城已经和平地结束了。

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The baby slept peacefully.
婴儿睡得很安稳。

牛津词典

He has attempted to find a peaceful solution to the Ossetian conflict...
他试图寻求和平解决奥赛梯冲突的方案。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

They emphasised that their equipment was for peaceful and not military purposes.
他们强调他们的设备用于和平而非战争目的。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

The farmers staged a noisy but peaceful protest outside the headquarters of the organization...
农场主在该组织总部外进行了喧闹而和平的抗议。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Despite the violence that preceded the elections, reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful.
虽然选举之前有过暴力事件,但有报道称投票过程秩序井然,波澜不惊。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

...warriors who killed or enslaved the peaceful farmers.
杀害或奴役本分农民的武士

柯林斯高阶英语词典

...a peaceful Georgian house in the heart of Dorset...
多塞特腹地一幢宁静的乔治王朝风格的房子

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Mornings are usually quiet and peaceful in Hueytown.
胡伊镇的早晨通常一片静谧祥和。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

I feel relaxed and peaceful...
我感到放松而平和。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

The animals look peaceful and happy.
那些动物看起来气定神闲,怡然自得。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

She spent a peaceful afternoon by the river, reading a novel.
她在河边看小说,度过了一个宁静的下午.

《简明英汉词典》

The hillsides looked very peaceful.
山边非常安静.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

I slept my first peaceful sleep in three weeks.
三个星期以来我第一次睡了一个安稳觉.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

This peaceful garden lends itself to meditation.
这个恬静的花园适于冥想.

《简明英汉词典》

We maintain that international disputes be settled by peaceful means.
我们主张用和平的方式解决国际争端.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

Evening in the country is a very peaceful time.
乡村里的傍晚是平静安谧的时刻.

《简明英汉词典》

His eyes rested on the peaceful valley below.
他的目光落在下面宁静的山谷中.

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