quiet

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。

1. ADJ-GRADED 轻声的;安静的；静悄悄的
   Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise.
   1. 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。
   2. A quiet murmur passed through the classroom...
      一阵悄悄的低语声传遍了整个教室。
   3. 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。
2. ADJ-GRADED (地方)寂静的，安静的，清静的
   If a place is quiet, there is very little noise there.
   1. She was received in a small, quiet office...
      她在一个安静的小办公室里受到接待。
   2. The street was unnaturally quiet.
      街上安静得有些异常。
3. ADJ-GRADED (地方、环境、时光)安宁的，清静的，平静的，宁静的
   If a place, situation, or time is quiet, there is no excitement, activity, or trouble.
   1. ...a quiet rural backwater...
      平静而与世隔绝的农村地区
   2. It is very quiet without him...
      他不在的时候这里非常清静。
   3. 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。
   4. 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。
4. N-UNCOUNT 安静;静谧
   Quiet is silence.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
5. ADJ-GRADED 沉默的；不出声的;一言不发的
   If you are quiet, you are not saying anything.
   1. I told them to be quiet and go to sleep...
      我叫他们不要说话，马上睡觉。
   2. I just went quiet, embarrassed, and couldn't answer...
      我一下子收了声，红了脸，答不出话来。
   3. They were both quiet for a while. Then Charlie said: 'I must go.'...
      他们俩都沉默了一会儿。然后查利说：“我得走了”。
   4. Then a voice called out, 'Quiet, everybody, please!'
      这时有人大声喊道：“安静，请各位安静！”
6. ADJ (感情)不外露的，不张扬的，内敛的，含蓄的
   If you refer, for example, to someone's quiet confidence or quiet despair, you mean that they do not say much about the way they are feeling.
   1. He has a quiet confidence in his ability...
      他对自己胸有成竹，但却并不张扬。
   2. 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。
7. ADJ 暗中的;秘密的;私下的
   You describe activities as quiet when they happen in secret or in such a way that people do not notice them.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. Can I have a quiet word with you, son?
      孩子，我能和你私下谈一谈吗？
8. ADJ-GRADED 温和的;文静的;不易激动(或动怒)的
   A quiet person behaves in a calm way and is not easily made angry or upset.
   1. He's a nice quiet man.
      他是一个温和友善的人。
9. ADJ-GRADED (颜色、服饰)素净的，朴素大方的
   You describe colours or clothes as quiet when they are not bright or not very noticeable.
   1. 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。
10. V-ERG (使)安静;(使)平静下来
    If someone or something quiets or if you quiet them, they become less noisy, less active, or silent.
    1. The wind dropped and the sea quieted...
       风势减弱了，海面平静下来。
    2. 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。

in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 quieten


11. VERB 消除，减轻(恐惧);平息(抱怨)
    To quiet fears or complaints means to persuade people that there is no good reason for them.
    1. Music seemed to quiet her anxiety and loneliness.
       音乐似乎能够减轻她的焦虑和孤独。

in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 quieten


12. PHRASE (不抗议、不抱怨地)安静离开
    If someone does not go quietly, they do not leave a particular job or a place without complaining or resisting.
    1. She's not going to go quietly.
       她不会乖乖离开的。
13. PHRASE 将…保密;保守…的秘密
    If you keep quiet about something or keep something quiet, you do not say anything about it.
    1. I told her to keep quiet about it...
       我告诉她此事要保密。
    2. 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。
14. PHRASE 在暗中;秘密地；私下里
    If something is done on the quiet, it is done secretly or in such a way that people do not notice it.
    1. 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。

Take care not to confuse quiet and quite.
注意不要混淆 quiet 和 quite。

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。

  silent calm pacific peaceful quiet still【导航词义：平静的，安静的】

  silent adj. 寂静的，无声的

〔辨析〕指没有任何声音的，或不弄出任何声响的。

  calm adj. 平静的，镇静的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指天气无风的或海洋等风平浪静的，也可指人镇定沉着、心平气和的。

  pacific adj. 〈文〉宁静的，平静的

〔辨析〕多指某段时间或某个场所、环境等安静的，无令人担忧或激动之事。

  peaceful adj. 安静的，安宁的；和平的

〔辨析〕普通用词，用于形容不为外界因素所刺激或扰乱的平静状态，也可指不涉及暴力的。

  quiet adj. 安静的，平静的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指环境等很安静、几乎或完全没有噪音的，也可指不被打扰、安谧恬静的；用于人时则表示性情温和文静的。

  still adj. 寂静的；静止的

〔辨析〕指环境等非常安静、几乎或全然无声的，也可指人静止不动的。

adj.

keep quiet about sth

keep sth quiet

• 对…守口如瓶；不声张；保密
  to say nothing about sth; to keep sth secret
  1. I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it.
     我已决定辞职，但希望你不要声张出去。

n.

on the quiet

• 悄悄地
  without telling anyone

noun

1. a disposition free from stress or emotion

   Synonym:    reposeplacidityserenitytranquillitytranquility

2. the absence of sound
   1. he needed silence in order to sleep
   2. the street was quiet

   Synonym:    silence

3. an untroubled state

   Synonym:    tranquillitytranquility

4. a period of calm weather
   1. there was a lull in the storm

   Synonym:    lull

verb

1. make calm or still
   1. quiet the dragons of worry and fear

   Synonym:    calmcalm downtranquilizetranquillizetranquillisequietenlullstill

2. become quiet or quieter
   1. The audience fell silent when the speaker entered

   Synonym:    quietenhushquiescequiet downpipe down

adj

1. of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.

2. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   1. a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
   2. the quiet waters of a lagoon
   3. a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
   4. a smooth channel crossing
   5. scarcely a ripple on the still water
   6. unruffled water

   Synonym:    placidstilltranquilsmoothunruffled

3. in a softened tone
   1. hushed voices
   2. muted trumpets
   3. a subdued whisper
   4. a quiet reprimand

   Synonym:    hushedmutedsubdued

4. not showy or obtrusive
   1. clothes in quiet good taste

   Synonym:    restrained

5. free of noise or uproar
   1. a quiet audience at the concert
   2. the room was dark and quiet

6. characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
   1. a quiet life
   2. a quiet throng of onlookers
   3. quiet peace-loving people
   4. the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years

adv

1. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
   1. her hands rested quietly in her lap
   2. the rock star was quietly led out the back door
   3. sit here as quiet as you can

   Synonym:    quietly