英语词汇“peace”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	peace
释义	peace I. \ˈpēs\ noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English pes, pees, pais, from Old French pes, pais, from Latin pac-, pax peace; akin to Latin pacisci to agree, contract — more at pact 1. a. : freedom from civil clamor and confusion : a state of public quiet < peace and order were finally restored in the town > b. : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law, custom, or public opinion — often used with the < a breach of the peace > 2. : a mental or spiritual condition marked by freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions : calmness of mind and heart : serenity of spirit < the bitter, restless struggling of the last months gave way to peace — Rose Macaulay > < I have been in perfect peace and contentment; I never have had one doubt — J.H.Newman > < a peace of mind because you could no longer be surprised — Stuart Cloete > < farewell and peace be with you > — compare peace of god 3. a. : a tranquil state of freedom from outside disturbance and harassment < decided to accept a year-round post … and have peace to write — Newsweek > < now remembered sharply the peace and quiet of the place — Sherwood Anderson > b. : eternal repose < may he rest in peace > 4. : harmony in human or personal relations : mutual concord and esteem < he knew that there would never be peace again while they lived — Graham Greene > 5. a. (1) : a state of mutual concord between governments : absence of hostilities or war < he had given the world peace, and the world now turned to him for security — John Buchan > (2) : the period of such freedom from war < a peace of 50 years > b. : a pact or agreement to end hostilities or to come together in amity between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity or dissension : a formal reconciliation between contending parties; especially : a peace treaty < signed peace in the spring of 1918 — C.E.Black & E.C.Helmreich > < offered the possibility of a negotiated peace — New York Times > 6. : absence of activity and noise : deep stillness : quietness < the peace of the woods > < the peace of sky and mountain > 7. : one that makes, gives, or maintains tranquillity < God is our only peace > • - at peace II. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English peesen, from pes, pees, pais peace (n.) : to become quiet or still : be, become, or keep silent < when the thunder would not peace at my bidding — Shakespeare > — often used interjectionally
随便看	outwith outwore outwork outworker outworld outworn outwrestle outwrite outwrought out-year outyell outyield ouvarovite ouvert ouverte ouzel ouzel ouzo ov OV ov- ov ova oval oval

英语词典包含332784条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。