"quietens" in Chinese (Simplified)
使安静下来平息使平静
Definition
使某人或某物变得更安静或更平静,或自己变得更安静。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于英式英语,美式英语更常用 'quiet down' 或 'calm down'。常用于说孩子、动物或局势变安静。可以及物或不及物。比“shut up”更礼貌温和。
Examples
The teacher quietens the class before starting the lesson.
老师在上课前**让**全班**安静下来**。
The baby quietens when she hears music.
宝宝听到音乐时就**安静下来**。
The wind quietens at night.
风在夜晚**平息下来**。
She gently quietens her dog when it barks at strangers.
她在狗对陌生人叫时轻声**让它安静下来**。
He always quietens down after a cup of tea.
他喝完茶后总是会**安静下来**。
The crowd quietens as the lights dim in the theater.
剧院灯光渐暗时,人群**安静下来**。