Silence



GRE 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.寂静
• ［英］ 寂静 ( absence of sound) 沉默 ( the state of not speaking) 使安静 ( cause to stop making a noise)
• ［类］ 反义词: din ( 喧闹)
• ［例］ try to silence a noisy crowd

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin silentium, from silent-, silens
• Date: 13th century
• 1. forbearance from speech or noise ; muteness — often used interjectionally
• 2. absence of sound or noise ; stillness <in the silence of the night>
• 3. absence of mention:
  • a. oblivion, obscurity
  • b. secrecy <weapons research was conducted in silence>

II. transitive verb (silenced; silencing)

• Date: 1598
• 1. to compel or reduce to silence ; still <silenced the crowd>
• 2. to restrain from expression ; suppress
• 3. to cause to cease hostile firing or criticism <silence the opposition>

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