“silent”在英语词典中的解释及翻译

“silent”在英语词典中的解释及翻译

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silentadjective

uk /ˈsaɪ.lənt/ us /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

silent adjective (NO SPEAKING)

B2 without talking:

She whispered a silent prayer that her wounded brother would not die.
The police officer told the criminal that he had the right to remain silent.
He was silent on/about his plans for the future.
Arthur has always been the strong, silent type (= a type of person, usually a man, who says very little).

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silently
adverb uk /ˈsaɪ.lənt.li/ us /ˈsaɪ.lənt.li/

silentnoun [ U ]

uk /ˈsaɪ.lənt/ us /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

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“silent”在美式英语词典中的解释及翻译

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silentadjective

us /ˈsɑɪ·lənt/

silent adjective (NOT SPEAKING)

not speaking or making noise:

I have remained silent till now, Mike, but I have to tell you what I think.

If a letter in a word is silent, it is not pronounced:

The "b" in doubt is silent.

silent adjective (QUIET)

completely quiet:

Madeleine turned back down the empty, silent street.

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