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Quietens Meaning in English

word · lemma: quieten

ˈkwaɪ.ə.tənz
KWY-uh-tunz
kwˈaɪətənz
kwy-UH-tunz

释义

To make someone or something become quieter or calmer, or to become quieter oneself.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in British English; in American English, 'quiet down' or 'calm down' are more common. Often used with children, animals, or situations getting more peaceful. Can be transitive (quieten someone/something) or intransitive (the crowd quietens). More formal or gentle than 'shut up'.

例句

The teacher quietens the class before starting the lesson.

basic

The baby quietens when she hears music.

basic

The wind quietens at night.

basic

She gently quietens her dog when it barks at strangers.

natural

He always quietens down after a cup of tea.

natural

The crowd quietens as the lights dim in the theater.

natural