Lull



GRE 蓝宝 Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.活动暂停; v.使平静
• ［类］ 反义词: increased activity ( 增加的活动) ; goad ( 刺激) ; startle ( 使吃惊)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English; probably of imitative origin
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to cause to sleep or rest ; soothe
• 2. to cause to relax vigilance <were lulled into a false sense of security>

II. noun

• Date: 1719
• 1. archaic something that lulls; especially lullaby
• 2. a temporary pause or decline in activity <the early-morning lull in urban noise>: as
  • a. a temporary calm before or during a storm
  • b. a temporary drop in business activity

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