silence
si
ˈsaɪ
sai
lence
ləns
lēns
British pronunciation
/sˈa‍ɪləns/

“silence”的英语定义和含义

Silence
01

沉默, 寂静

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere
silence definition and meaning
example
例子
The silence in the library was broken only by the rustling of pages.
图书馆里的寂静只被翻页的沙沙声打破。
After the loud argument, the sudden silence in the house felt almost eerie.
激烈的争吵之后,房子里突然的寂静几乎让人感到诡异。
02

沉默, 寂静

the absence of sound
03

沉默, 缄默

a refusal to speak when expected
04

沉默, 保密

the trait of keeping things secret
silence
01

安静, 肃静

used to command or request quietness or the absence of sound in a particular situation
silence definition and meaning
example
例子
Silence, please. I have an important announcement to make.
安静,请。我有一个重要的公告要宣布。
Silence, everyone. Let's begin the exam.
安静,各位。我们开始考试吧。
to silence
01

使沉默, 让安静

to make something or someone quiet or mute
example
例子
The teacher silenced the classroom by raising her hand.
老师举手让教室安静了下来。
He tried to silence the barking dog with a firm command.
他试图用一个坚定的命令吠叫的狗安静下来。
02

使沉默, 压制

keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
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