still, quiet, silent 和 calm
在英语中, still, quiet , silent, calm 都可以表示静的意思,但它们各自的侧重点有所不同。现分析如下:
1 . still 指静止的,寂静的,侧重于完全不动或完全无声响,带有感情色彩。 still 可以用来说人不动或人不好动。例如:
All sounds are still. 万籁俱寂。
The Swede stood quite still, except that his lips moved slightly. 那个瑞典人纹丝不动地站着,只有嘴唇在微微动着。
Keep/Stay still while I take photos of you. 我为你拍照时,请勿动。
2 . quiet 侧重指由于无骚扰而产生的安静,无动静,无声响,或心里没有烦恼、焦虑。例如:
Ask them to be quiet. 让他们保持安静。
They lived a quiet life in the countryside. 他们在乡村过着宁静的生活。
3 . silent 指寂静的、无声的或声音极小;也指人沉默不语,不发出响声。例如:
You'd better be silent about what's happened. 对已经发生的事,你最好保持沉默。
The children went out, and the room was silent. 孩子们都出去了,房子变得寂静无声。
4 . calm 指天气、海洋的风平浪静,还可指人的心情平静、态度安详。例如:
The sea was very calm. 海面很平静。
The doctor did what he could to make the girl calm. 医生尽力让那女孩平静下来。
比较: Keep still. (=Don't move.)
Keep calm. (=Don't be excited.)
Keep quiet. (=Keep silent.)
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