| 词汇 | quiescent |
| 释义 | quiescentWord family nounquiescenceadjectivequiescentverbquiesceadverbquiescently qui·es·cent /kwiˈesənt, kwaɪ-/ adjectiveadj formal PEACEFULnot developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state 静止的，不活动的；休眠的 Examples from the Corpus quiescent• Other times he imagined them crucified, and himself in the quiescent crowd.• The Dark Elves lay quiescent in Naggaroth.• In major life changes such as adolescence, for successful growth opportunities both active and quiescent periods are needed.• Police reports suggested that the countryside was more quiescent than it had been for generations.• It seems to stir up emotions and rake over apparently quiescent turmoil. (1600-1700) Latin present participle of quiescere; → QUIET1 |
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