quiet

英 ['kwaɪət] 美['kwaɪət]

近义词silent calm serene peaceful tranquil still

反义词

adj. 安静的；安定的；不动的；温顺的
n. 安静；和平
vt. 使平息；安慰
vi. 平静下来

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词态变化

第三人称单数: quiets;过去式: quieted;过去分词: quieted;现在分词: quieting;比较级: quieter;最高级: quietest;副词: quietly;名词: quietness;

中文词源

quiet 安静的

来自拉丁语quies,静止，平和，休息，来自PIE*kweie,休息，安静，词源同while,quit.

英英释意

1. a period of calm weather;: "there was a lull in the storm"

2. an untroubled state; free from disturbances

3. the absence of sound;: "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet"

4. a disposition free from stress or emotion

英文词源

quiet: quiet: [14] The Latin noun quiēs meant ‘quiet’ (it came from a prehistoric Indo-European base *qwi- ‘rest’, which also produced English while and the final syllable of tranquil). From it was derived the verb quiēscere ‘be still’ (source of English quiescent [17]). Its past participle quiētus has given English quiet (and its Siamese twin coy), quit, and quite, not to mention the derived forms acquit and requite.
=> acquit, coy, quit, quite, requite, tranquil, while
quiet (adj.): late 14c., "peaceable, at rest, restful, tranquil," from Old French quiet and directly from Latin quietus "calm, at rest, free from exertion," from quies (genitive quietis) "rest" (see quiet (n.)). As an adverb from 1570s. Related: Quietly; quietness.
quiet (n.): c. 1300, "freedom from disturbance or conflict; calm, stillness," from Old French quiete "rest, repose, tranquility" and directly from Latin quies (genitive quietis) "a lying still, rest, repose, peace," from PIE root *kweie- (2) "to rest, be quiet" (cognates: Old Persian shiyati-, Avestan shaiti- "well-being;" Avestan shyata- "happy;" Gothic hveila, Old English hwil "space of time;" see while (n.)). Late 14c. as "inactivity, rest, repose."
quiet (v.): late 14c., "subdue, lessen," from quiet (adj.) and in part from Latin quietare. From mid-15c. as "to make silent, cause to be quiet;" intransitive sense of "become quiet, be silent" is from 1791. Related: Quieted; quieting.

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

In 1972, for instance, the Soviets, recognizing their poor harvest early, quietly cornered the world wheat market.

How can I help you?The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend.

Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained.

As I start describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods.

I'm quiet anxious about transferring over to your college.

But US researchers quietly complain about budget restraints and having far fewer icebreakers than Russia, limiting the reach of the United States in Antarctica.

Thirst grows for living unplugged More people are taking breaks from the connected life amid the stillness and quiet of retreats like the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, Pennsylvania

he began, was stillness and quiet

Even Intel experimented in 2007 with conferring four uninterrupted hours of quiet time (no phone or e-mail) every Tuesday morning on 300 engineers and managers.

Carr points out, that after spending time in quiet rural settings, subjects "exhibit greater attentiveness, stronger memory and generally improved cognition

Quiet rural settings contribute a lot to long life.

Its clean air, attractive parks, and the absence of any industry, make this an ideal spot for people looking for a quiet life.

It must because of the sort of the thing we'd all love to do once in a while and never quiet have the courage to.

It's located in a quiet building and it's close to bus lines.

Because of their smaller size, most keep hours that allow people to enjoy themselves, then have some quiet after midnight, as opposed to large major cities like New York, where the buzz of activity is ongoing.

Her character in that film is very outgoing and charming, even though in real life, Audrey always described herself as shy and quiet.

In recent years, many mid-sized cities have begun to adopt a middle-of-the-road approach incorporating the excitement and opportunity of large cities with small cities' quiet after midnight.

Alia knew that if the books were to be safe, they must be moved again while the city was quiet.

As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to be quiet, but in vain.

But it's quiet, and should be a nice place for an artist.

Environment here is good, clean and relatively quiet.

He can have some peace and quiet.

He got into a state of quiet.

Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place.

It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators天敌fleeing to quieter areas.

It was our home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake.

Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.

Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday.

Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am.

Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.

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.

You can even listen through the headset only and put the TV on mute if the situation calls for a quiet environment —maybe the baby is sleeping.

Forests give us shade, quiet and one of the harder challenges in the fight against climate change.

词组搭配

do anything for a quiet life

见 life

keep quiet (或 keep someone quiet)

refrain or prevent someone from speaking or from disclosing something secret

使保密

keep something quiet (或 keep quiet about something

refrain from disclosing information about something; keep something secret

对…保密

on the quiet

(informal)without anyone knowing or noticing; secretly or unobtrusively

(非正式)悄悄地，秘密地，偷偷地，私下地

(as) quiet as the grave

(as) quiet as a mouse (或 lamb)

(of a person or animal) extremely quiet or docile

（人，动物）极温和的，极温顺的；文静的

实用场景例句

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！”老师说道。

She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse .: 她蹑手蹑脚，悄声下了楼。

a quiet street: 寂静的街道

Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented...: 塔妮娅把孩子们哄得安安静静而又心满意足。

A quiet murmur passed through the classroom...: 一阵悄悄的低语声传遍了整个教室。

She was received in a small, quiet office...: 她在一个安静的小办公室里受到接待。

The street was unnaturally quiet.: 街上安静得有些异常。

...a quiet rural backwater...: 平静而与世隔绝的农村地区

It is very quiet without him...: 他不在的时候这里非常清静。

He called for quiet and announced that the next song was in our honor...: 他叫大家安静，然后宣布下一首歌要送给我们。

Jeremy wants some peace and quiet before his big match.: 杰里米希望在大赛来临之前能享受到些许平静和安宁。

I told them to be quiet and go to sleep...: 我叫他们不要说话，马上睡觉。

I just went quiet, embarrassed, and couldn't answer...: 我一下子收了声，红了脸，答不出话来。

He has a quiet confidence in his ability...: 他对自己胸有成竹，但却并不张扬。

All through his life he has shown a quiet determination to get things done.: 他一生都在默默而坚定地做事。

The Swedes had sought his freedom through quiet diplomacy...: 瑞典人通过秘密的外交手段来争取他的自由。

Then it was back to the house for a quiet celebration...: 然后就回到房子里悄悄地庆祝一番。

He's a nice quiet man.: 他是一个温和友善的人。

They dress in quiet colors so as not to call attention to themselves.: 为了避免别人注目，他们穿得很朴素。

The wind dropped and the sea quieted...: 风势减弱了，海面平静下来。

Estela started to say something but a gesture from her husband quieted her at once.: 埃丝特拉正要说些什么，但是看到丈夫的一个手势，马上就不说话了。

Music seemed to quiet her anxiety and loneliness.: 音乐似乎能够减轻她的焦虑和孤独。

She's not going to go quietly.: 她不会乖乖离开的。

I told her to keep quiet about it...: 我告诉她此事要保密。

I think I found it easier than Nell to keep our engagement quiet.: 我觉得，我比内尔更容易守得住我们订婚的秘密。

She'd promised to give him driving lessons, on the quiet, when no one could see.: 她已经保证要在别人看不见的时候私下教他开车。