| 释义 |
qui·et
I. \ˈkwīə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin quiet-, quies rest, quiet — more at while
: the quality or state of being quiet : tranquillity, repose, stillness — often used as a command
•
- at quiet
- on the quiet
II. adjective
(usually -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French quiet, quiete, from Latin quietus, from past participle of quiescere to be quiet, from quies rest, quiet
1.
a.
(1) : marked by little or no motion or agitation : making little stir : calm
< the quiet waters of a lagoon >
(2) : marked by little or no activity
< during the morning, business was quiet >
: not moving about : inactive
< a quiet throng of onlookers >
b. : causing no trouble or disturbance : not turbulent : gentle
< a quiet, peace-loving people >
c.
(1) : not excited, anxious, or wrought up : settled
< leading a quiet life >
< went about her work with quiet efficiency >
(2) : not disturbed, bothered, or annoyed : not interfered or meddled with
< decided to do a little quiet reading >
: enjoyed in peace and relaxation
< a quiet cup of tea >
(3) : free of strife, bustle, and commotion : placid
< a quiet countryside >
2.
a.
(1) : making no noise or uproar : acting, moving, or resting in silence
< the class was quiet and listened intently >
(2) : free from noise or uproar : silent, still, hushed
< the room was dark and quiet >
b. : not marked by extremes : not such as to attract undue attention : not showy or obtrusive
< clothes that were in quiet good taste >
3. : retired, secluded
< a quiet nook >
4. of a volcanic eruption : marked by the extrusion of lava without violent explosions
III. adverb
(usually -er/-est)
: quietly
IV. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Late Latin quietare to set free, calm, from Latin quietus quiet — more at quiet II
transitive verb
1. : to cause to be quiet : pacify, calm
< had no trouble in quieting the crowd >
2. : to put at rest by freeing the fact of ownership from dispute or question — usually used in the phrase to quiet title
intransitive verb
: to become quiet — usually used with down
< had been excited but soon quieted down >
Synonyms: see calm |