The flashcard defines "quiet" primarily as an adjective meaning making little noise or being peaceful. It also includes definitions for the verb form, meaning to make or become less noisy or active. Additionally, it highlights idiomatic uses like "keep quiet about" (to not reveal information) and "on the quiet" (in secret).
The flashcard defines "quiet" as an adjective meaning low in volume or making little noise, and also describes places or situations as quiet when they are peaceful or not busy. It also covers the verb "quiet" meaning to make or become silent or less active, and notes idiomatic uses such as "keep quiet about" and "on the quiet".
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]轻声的；安静的；静悄悄的 Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise.
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。
A quiet murmur passed through the classroom...
一阵悄悄的低语声传遍了整个教室。
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。
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'This is goodbye, isn't it?' she said quietly...
“这就算是告别了，是吗？”她轻轻地说。
He closed the door quietly.
他悄悄地关上了门。
quietness
...the smoothness and quietness of the flight.
飞行时的平稳和安静
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](地方)寂静的，安静的，清静的 If a place is quiet, there is very little noise there.
She was received in a small, quiet office...
她在一个安静的小办公室里受到接待。
The street was unnaturally quiet.
街上安静得有些异常。
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I miss the quietness of the countryside.
我非常怀念乡间的宁静。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.
...a quiet rural backwater...
平静而与世隔绝的农村地区
It is very quiet without him...
他不在的时候这里非常清静。
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。
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。
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His most prized time, though, will be spent quietly on his farm.
不过，他最宝贵的时光将在自己的农场里平静地度过。
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I do very much appreciate the quietness and privacy here.
我的确非常喜欢这里宁静幽雅、不受打扰的氛围。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]安静；静谧Quiet is silence.
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。
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。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]沉默的；不出声的；一言不发的 If you are quiet, you are not saying anything.
[v-link ADJ]
I told them to be quiet and go to sleep...
我叫他们不要说话，马上睡觉。
I just went quiet, embarrassed, and couldn't answer...
我一下子收了声，红了脸，答不出话来。
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”。
Then a voice called out, 'Quiet, everybody, please!'
这时有人大声喊道：“安静，请各位安静！”
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Amy stood quietly in the doorway watching him.
埃米一言不发地站在门口看着他。
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[ADJ 形容词](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.
[ADJ n]
He has a quiet confidence in his ability...
他对自己胸有成竹，但却并不张扬。
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。
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Nigel Deering, the publisher, is quietly confident about the magazine's chances.
出版商奈杰尔·迪林心中对这份杂志的成功很有把握。
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[ADJ 形容词]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.
[ADJ n]
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。
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。
Can I have a quiet word with you, son?
孩子，我能和你私下谈一谈吗？
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I slipped away quietly...
我不声不响地溜走了。
The goal of shifting freight from road to rail has been quietly abandoned...
已经悄悄放弃了将货物从公路改走铁路运输的目标。
Lee's body was flown to the US, where he was quietly buried in Seattle.
李的遗体被空运至美国，并在西雅图悄悄地下葬了。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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.
He's a nice quiet man.
他是一个温和友善的人。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.
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。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](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.
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[V n]
[mainly AM 主美]
The wind dropped and the sea quieted...
风势减弱了，海面平静下来。
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
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[VERB 动词]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.
[V n]
[mainly AM 主美]
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
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[PHRASE 短语](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.
[V inflects]
She's not going to go quietly.
她不会乖乖离开的。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[V inflects]
I told her to keep quiet about it...
我告诉她此事要保密。
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。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[PHR after v]
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。
Usage Note :
Take care not to confuse quiet and quite.
注意不要混淆 quiet 和 quite。
相关词组：
quiet down
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quiet★/ˈkwaɪət; NAmEˈkwaɪət/
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quietquietsquietedquietingquieterquietestadjective★(quiet·er,quiet·est)1★making very little noise 轻声的；轻柔的；安静的◆her quiet voice她那轻柔的声音◆a quieter, more efficient engine一台声音更小、效率更高的发动机◆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？◆He wentvery 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。◆‘Be quiet,’said the teacher. “安静点！”老师说道。◆She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse.她蹑手蹑脚，悄声下了楼。2★without many people or much noise or activity 僻静的；寂静的；清静的◆a quiet street寂静的街道◆They lead a quiet life.他们过着平静的生活。◆Business is usually quieter at this time of year.每年这个时节，生意往往比较清淡。◆They had a quiet wedding.他们举行了不事铺张的婚礼。3★not disturbed; peaceful 清静的；平静的；恬静的◆to have a quiet drink悠闲地饮酒◆I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.我盼着在家过个恬静的夜晚。4★(of a person 人)tending not to talk very much 寡言少语的；文静的◆She was quiet and shy.她文静而又腼腆。5(of a feeling or an attitude 感情或态度)definite but not expressed in an obvious way 克制的；稳重的；不张扬的◆He had an air of quiet authority.他神态威严稳重。▶quiet·ly★/ˈkwaɪətli; NAmEˈkwaɪətli/adverb◆to speak/move quietly轻轻地说话╱移动◆I spent a few hours quietly relaxing.我怡然自得地轻松了几个小时。◆He is quietly confidentthat they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much).他心里相信他们能成功。◆a quietly-spokenwoman 话语轻柔的女人quiet·ness/ˈkwaɪətnəs; NAmEˈkwaɪətnəs/noun[uncountable ]◆the quietness of the countryside乡村的恬静◆His quietness worried her.他的沉默不语令她不安。IDIOM★keep quiet about sth | keep sth quietto say nothing about sth; to keep sth secret 对…守口如瓶；不声张；保密◆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。noun[uncountable ]the state of being calm and without much noise 宁静；寂静；平静；安静◆the quiet of his own room他自己房间的宁静◆the quiet of the early morning清晨的寂静◆I go to the library for a little peace and quiet.我到图书馆去清静一下。IDIOMon the ˈquietwithout telling anyone 悄悄地SYNsecretlyverb[intransitive , transitive ]( especially NAmE) to become calmer or less noisy; to make sb/sth calmer or less noisy （使）平静，安静SYN
calm (sb) down
quiet(down) ◆The demonstrators quieted down when the police arrived.警察一到示威者便安静了下来。quietsb/sth (down) ◆He's very good at quieting the kids.他很懂得如何让孩子们安静下来。quiet/ˈkwaɪət; NAmEˈkwaɪət/quiet·ly/ˈkwaɪətli; NAmEˈkwaɪətli/quiet·ness/ˈkwaɪətnəs; NAmEˈkwaɪətnəs/
1making no noise not making much noise, or making no noise at all: We’ll have to be quiet so as not to wake the baby. It’s a nice car. The engine’s really quiet. I’ll be as quiet as a mouse (=very quiet).2not speakinga)not saying much or not saying anything: You’re very quiet, Mom – is anything the matter? I didn’t know anything about it so I just kept quiet. The crowd went quiet.quiet confidence/satisfaction/desperation (=having a particular feeling but not talking about it) a woman whose life of quiet desperation threatens to overwhelm herquiet authority/dignity (=not saying much but making other people have a particular feeling about you) Jack’s air of quiet authorityb)someone who is quiet does not usually talk very much: a strange, quiet girl3(be) quiet! spoken used to tell someone to stop talking or making a noise: Tanya, be quiet! I’m on the phone. Quiet, you lot!4keep something quiet/keep quiet about something to keep information secret: You’re getting married? You kept that quiet!5place with no noise a place that is quiet has no noise or not much noise: Our hotel room was comfortable and quiet. When they walked into the pub, the place went quiet.6no activity/people without much activity or without many people: It was a Sunday, about three o'clock, and the streets were quiet. I’d love to go on holiday somewhere where it’s nice and quiet. Anthony met her in the bar, and they found a quiet corner where they could talk. I’m going to have a quiet night in (=an evening when you stay at home and relax). He wants a quiet life, while she wants to go out partying.7business if business is quiet, there are not many customersSYN slack: August is a quiet time of year for the retail trade.8keep somebody quiet to stop someone from talking, complaining, or causing trouble: Give the kids some crayons – that will keep them quiet for a while.9have a quiet word (with somebody) especially British English to talk to someone privately when you want to criticize them or tell them about something serious: Brian’s just not keeping up with the workload. Can you have a quiet word? ► Do not confuse quietwith quite (=fairly).—quietness noun [uncountable] →
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THESAURUSa quiet sound or voicequiet not making a loud sound: · I heard a quiet voice behind me.· a car with a quiet enginelow quiet – especially because you do not want people to hear or be disturbed: · Doug was on the phone, speaking in a low voice.· I turned the volume down low.soft quiet and pleasant to listen to: · Soft music was playing in the background.· His voice was soft and gentle.silent not making any sound at all: · a silent prayer· silent laughter· The machines were virtually silent.hushed deliberately quiet because you do not want people to hear – used about people’s voices: · They were talking about money in hushed tones.· The doctor’s voice was hushed and urgent.faint quiet and difficult to hear because it comes from a long way away: · The men went ahead and their voices got fainter and fainter.· the faint sound of bellsmuffled difficult to hear, for example because the sound comes from another room or someone’s mouth is covered by something: · Muffled voices were coming from downstairs.· the muffled sound of someone cryingdull [only before noun] a dull sound is not loud – used especially about the sound of something hitting another thing: · He hit the ground with a dull thud.inaudible too quiet to hear: · The sound is inaudible to the human ear.· Her answer came in an almost inaudible whisper.a quiet placequiet without much noise: · It’s so quiet here at night.· This is the quietest room in the house to work in.silent with no noise at all: · The room fell silent (=became silent).peaceful (also tranquil especially written) quiet in a pleasant and relaxing way: · Life’s more peaceful in the countryside.· The hotel is set in tranquil surroundings.sleepy [only before noun] quiet – used about a town or village where there are not many people and very little happens: · a sleepy fishing villagenot saying muchquiet not saying much: · He’s a quiet boy who loves reading.· You’re very quiet tonight, Suzy – are you OK?silent not saying anything: · Her husband was a big silent man.· Everyone was arguing but I decided to remain silent.taciturn /ˈtæsətɜːn $ -ɜːrn/ formal not talking much and seeming a little unfriendly or bad-tempered: · He found Vaughn a taciturn and rather difficult person.reticent unwilling to talk to other people, especially about a particular subject: · She’s always been reticent about her early life.a man/woman of few words someone who does not talk much, especially because they only speak when there is something important to say: · My father was a man of few words, but when he spoke everyone listened.
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quietquiet2 noun [uncountable]
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1the state of being quiet, calm, and peaceful: We were enjoying the quiet of the forest. I’ve had an awful day – now I just want some peace and quiet.2silence: Can I have some quiet, please?3on the quiet British English informal secretly: We found out he’d been doing some freelance work on the quiet.