"a hush fell over" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一片寂静

Definition

这个短语表示某个群体或场所突然安静下来，常常因为人们感到惊讶、担心或特别专注。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达多见于文学或描述性语境，用来营造气氛，很少在日常会话中使用。通常用在群体、观众或人群场景。不要与“安静下来”（更口语化）混淆。一般用过去时：'a hush fell over the room'。

Examples

A hush fell over the classroom as the teacher entered.

当老师进来时，教室里**一片寂静**。

A hush fell over the crowd when the singer appeared.

歌手出现时，人群中**一片寂静**。

When the lights went out, a hush fell over the room.

灯灭时，房间里**一片寂静**。

As soon as she started speaking, a hush fell over the entire hall.

她一开口，整个大厅都**一片寂静**。

A hush fell over everyone as the news was announced.

消息宣布时，大家都**一片寂静**。

Right after the loud crash, a hush fell over the street.

巨响过后，街上**一片寂静**。