Quiescent
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj.不动的, 静止的
- ［英］ adj.不动的, 静止的 ( marked by inactivity or repose)
- ［记］ qui ( =quiet安静的) ＋escent ( 状态) -> 静止的
- ［同］ 同根词: quietus ( 债务清偿, 寂灭)
- ［例］ Bob's thinking became quiescent as he slept.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
- Date: 1605
- 1. marked by inactivity or repose ; tranquilly at rest
- 2. causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
- Synonyms: see latent
- ? quiescently adverb
