quiet

adj.清静的；僻静的；不起眼的；不激动的

vt.& vi.安静下来，使…安静，平静

vt.减轻（病痛、疑虑、恐惧等）；[法律]确定（产权等）

prep.克制的，稳重的，不张扬的

n.宁静；寂静

adv.安静地，平静地

adj.

1. 轻声的；轻柔的；安静的
   making very little noise
   1. her quiet voice
      她那轻柔的声音
   2. a quieter, more efficient engine
      一台声音更小、效率更高的发动机
   3. 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？
   4. 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。
   5. ‘Be quiet,’ said the teacher.
      “安静点！”老师说道。
   6. She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse .
      她蹑手蹑脚，悄声下了楼。
2. 僻静的；寂静的；清静的
   without many people or much noise or activity
   1. a quiet street
      寂静的街道
   2. They lead a quiet life.
      他们过着平静的生活。
   3. Business is usually quieter at this time of year.
      每年这个时节，生意往往比较清淡。
   4. They had a quiet wedding.
      他们举行了不事铺张的婚礼。
3. 清静的；平静的；恬静的
   not disturbed; peaceful
   1. to have a quiet drink
      悠闲地饮酒
   2. I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.
      我盼着在家过个恬静的夜晚。
4. 寡言少语的；文静的
   tending not to talk very much
   1. She was quiet and shy.
      她文静而又腼腆。
5. 克制的；稳重的；不张扬的
   definite but not expressed in an obvious way
   1. He had an air of quiet authority.
      他神态威严凝重。

noun

1. 宁静；寂静；平静；安静
   the state of being calm and without much noise
   1. the quiet of his own room
      他自己房间的宁静
   2. the quiet of the early morning
      清晨的寂静
   3. I go to the library for a little peace and quiet .
      我到图书馆去清静一下。

verb

1. （使）平静，安静
   to become calmer or less noisy; to make sb/sth calmer or less noisy
   1. The demonstrators quieted down when the police arrived.
      警察一到，示威者便安静了下来。
   2. He's very good at quieting the kids.
      他很有办法让孩子们安静下来。

形容词比较级:quieter 形容词最高级:quietest 过去式:quieted 现在分词:quieting 第三人称单数:quiets 过去分词:quieted

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.

1. My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
   我儿子是个安静温和的人，喜欢运动和享受生活。
2. 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。
3. A quiet murmur passed through the classroom
   一阵悄悄的低语声传遍了整个教室。
4. The airlines have invested enormous sums in new, quieter aircraft.
   航空公司投入了大笔资金购买噪音较小的新型飞机。
5. She was received in a small, quiet office
   她在一个安静的小办公室里受到接待。
6. The street was unnaturally quiet.
   街上安静得有些异常。
7. It is very quiet without him
   他不在的时候这里非常清静。
8. While he wanted Los Angeles and partying, she wanted a quiet life
   他喜欢洛杉矶，喜欢聚会，她却希望过平静的生活。
9. The city is now relatively quiet but there's palpable anger as people cope with shortages
   现在这座城市比较安静，但却因物资匮乏而明显充斥着怒气。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. I told them to be quiet and go to sleep
    我叫他们不要说话，马上睡觉。
13. I just went quiet, embarrassed, and couldn't answer
    我一下子收了声，红了脸，答不出话来。
14. Then a voice called out, 'Quiet, everybody, please!'
    这时有人大声喊道：“安静，请各位安静！”
15. He has a quiet confidence in his ability
    他对自己胸有成竹，但却并不张扬。
16. 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。
17. 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。
18. 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。
19. Can I have a quiet word with you, son?
    孩子，我能和你私下谈一谈吗？
20. He's a nice quiet man.
    他是一个温和友善的人。
21. 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。
22. The wind dropped and the sea quieted
    风势减弱了，海面平静下来。
23. 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。
24. Music seemed to quiet her anxiety and loneliness.
    音乐似乎能够减轻她的焦虑和孤独。
25. I told her to keep quiet about it
    我告诉她此事要保密。
26. 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。
27. 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。
28. I should like to ask you to come with us for a quiet supper
    我想请你和我们共进一次安静的晚餐。
29. I was a very quiet, studious little girl.
    我那时是个非常安静、勤奋好学的小女孩。
30. It was late at night, and all was quiet in the village.
    夜深了，村子里沉静下来。