quiet
quiet — 形容詞
1. producing or involving only a small amount of sound, so that people nearby are n
安靜的
聲音很小或不發出聲音的
producing or involving only a small amount of sound, so that people nearby are not disturbed
The baby was finally asleep, so everyone in the house stayed quiet.
嬰兒終於睡著了，所以屋子裡每個人都保持安靜。
predicative use: stay / be / keep + quiet
Aarav spoke in a quiet voice so he would not wake his roommate.
Aarav 用輕柔的聲音說話，以免吵醒室友。
attributive use: quiet + noun
The library is supposed to be a quiet place for reading and studying.
圖書館應該是一個適合閱讀和學習的安靜場所。
We could hear the quiet hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen.
我們可以聽到廚房裡冰箱低沉的運轉聲。
The audience remained quiet during the entire piano performance.
整場鋼琴演奏期間，觀眾都保持安靜。
文法句型
quiet + noun
be + quiet
用法筆記
Quiet describes a low level of sound; for a complete absence of sound use silent instead.
常見錯誤
2. having few people, events, or signs of activity in a place, giving a feeling of
冷清；寧靜
人少、活動少的，讓人感到平靜的
having few people, events, or signs of activity in a place, giving a feeling of peace and calm
We spent a quiet weekend at home with no special plans.
我們在家裡度過了一個安靜的週末，沒有任何特別的安排。
quiet weekend — describing a period of low activity
The café is quiet in the afternoon, so it is a good time to read.
這家咖啡館下午客人不多，是看書的好時間。
Business has been quiet lately, and the shop has very few customers.
最近生意很冷清，店裡幾乎沒有客人上門。
The couple moved to a quiet village where everyone knows each other.
那對夫婦搬到了一個寧靜的村莊，那裡每個人都彼此認識。
文法句型
quiet + noun
be + quiet
用法筆記
This sense describes a place or period with little happening, unlike sense 1 which focuses on sound level. A quiet village may still have birds singing or people chatting.
3. choosing to say very little in conversations, often because of a shy or thoughtf
寡言；沉默
不愛說話的，喜歡聆聽多於發言的
choosing to say very little in conversations, often because of a shy or thoughtful nature
Mei is a quiet girl who prefers to listen rather than speak in groups.
Mei 是一個寡言的女孩，在團體中比較喜歡聽而不是講話。
The new student was quiet at first but gradually opened up to her classmates.
那位新同學一開始很沉默，但後來逐漸跟班上同學熟絡起來。
be quiet at first — describing temporary personality
Omar is usually quiet during meetings, but when he speaks everyone listens.
Omar 在會議上通常話不多，但他一發言大家都會仔細聽。
Her quiet nature sometimes makes people think she is unfriendly, which is not true.
她沉默寡言的個性有時會讓人以為她不友善，但事實並非如此。
文法句型
quiet + noun
be + quiet
a quiet person
用法筆記
Quiet as a personality description is usually neutral in tone. Calling someone silent can sound negative, while reserved is more formal and often positive.
常見錯誤
4. intentionally not telling others about something you know, in order to keep it h
隱瞞；保密
刻意不說出某件事以免被人發現
intentionally not telling others about something you know, in order to keep it hidden or avoid causing trouble
The company kept the merger quiet until all the papers were signed.
公司在所有文件簽署之前，一直對合併一事保密。
keep [something] quiet — transitive phrasal pattern
Can you stay quiet about the surprise party I am planning for João?
你能不能別說出去，我正在幫 João 籌備驚喜派對？
stay quiet about [topic]
The deal was arranged through quiet negotiations behind closed doors.
這筆交易是透過閉門秘密協商安排的。
If you stay quiet about the problem now, it will only get worse later.
如果你現在對這個問題保持沉默，以後只會變得更糟。
- secret
directly describes something hidden
- confidential
formal, used for officially secret information
- hush-hush
informal, suggesting deliberately concealed
文法句型
keep quiet about [something]
stay quiet about [something]
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the phrase keep/stay quiet about something. It differs from sense 1 (making no noise) because the focus is on secrecy, not sound.
常見錯誤
❌ 'Please stay quiet about the news I just heard from the manager.' — Could mean either 'do not talk' (sense 1) or 'do not reveal' (sense 4). Use keep it to yourself to be clear about secrecy.
5. designed, decorated, or behaved in a simple way that does not attract attention
低調；樸素
設計或行為簡單不張揚、不引人注目的
designed, decorated, or behaved in a simple way that does not attract attention or seem showy
She wore a quiet grey dress that did not attract any attention at the party.
她穿了一件低調的灰色洋裝，在派對上完全沒有引人注意。
quiet + colour — understated, not bright or flashy
The restaurant has a quiet elegance, with simple furniture and soft lighting.
這家餐廳有種低調的雅緻，陳設簡約，燈光柔和。
Brian prefers quiet colours like beige and light blue for his bedroom walls.
Brian 偏好樸素的顏色，像是米色和淺藍色，用來粉刷臥室的牆壁。
His quiet confidence impressed the interviewers more than loud boasting would have.
他那種沉穩自信的氣質，比大聲吹噓更讓面試官印象深刻。
- subtle
not obvious, easy to miss at first — used for colours, flavours, or details
- understated
deliberately plain or simple in a stylish way
- restrained
kept within limits; not excessive or showy
文法句型
quiet + noun
be + quiet
用法筆記
This sense is often used to describe colours, clothing, or personal qualities that are deliberately modest. It has a positive connotation of good taste.
quiet — 副詞
1. in a way that makes very little sound or causes little disturbance; used especia
安靜地
以安靜的方式，不發出聲音
in a way that makes very little sound or causes little disturbance; used especially with verbs of sitting, standing, or lying
The children sat quiet in their chairs while the principal spoke.
校長講話時，孩子們安靜地坐在椅子上。
sit quiet — informal variant of 'sit quietly'
The dog lay quiet at the foot of the bed all night long.
那隻狗整晚安靜地躺在床尾。
Élise told the boys to sit quiet and wait for the doctor to arrive.
Élise 叫男孩們坐好，安靜地等醫生來。
Please sit quiet and listen to the instructions before you begin the test.
請安靜坐好，仔細聽完說明再開始考試。
- quietly
the standard adverb form, acceptable in all contexts
文法句型
verb + quiet
sit quiet
stay quiet
lie quiet
用法筆記
This adverbial use of quiet instead of quietly is informal and occurs mainly with a small set of verbs: sit, stand, lie, stay, keep, and play. In formal writing, quietly is preferred.
常見錯誤
quiet — 名詞
1. a state or period during which there is very little sound, movement, or activity
安靜；寧靜
沒有聲音或活動的平靜狀態
a state or period during which there is very little sound, movement, or activity, creating a peaceful atmosphere
The quiet of the early morning was broken only by birds singing.
清晨的寧靜只有鳥兒的歌聲打破。
the quiet of [something] — common noun pattern
Élise enjoys the quiet of the countryside after living in a busy city for years.
在大城市住了多年之後，Élise 很享受鄉間的安靜。
A few minutes of quiet helped the students focus before the exam began.
幾分鐘的安靜讓學生們在考試開始前得以專注。
The doctor told him to rest and enjoy the quiet while recovering from surgery.
醫生囑咐他在手術復原期間多休息，享受寧靜。
文法句型
the quiet of [place/time]
in the quiet
用法筆記
Quiet as a noun is usually uncountable but can appear with a or an when modified by an adjective (e.g., a deep quiet fell over the room). Distinguish from silence, which means a complete absence of sound.
常見錯誤
quiet — 動詞
1. to stop making noise or to make someone or something stop making noise; to becom
安靜；靜下
停止發出噪音或讓某人／某物安靜下來
to stop making noise or to make someone or something stop making noise; to become calmer after being upset, excited, or active
The teacher raised her hand to quiet the class before starting the lesson.
老師舉手示意全班安靜，然後才開始上課。
transitive: quiet + [someone] — make them stop making noise
Aarav tried to quiet his racing thoughts by taking slow, deep breaths.
Aarav 試著透過緩慢深呼吸來讓紛亂的思緒平靜下來。
transitive with abstract object: quiet thoughts / fears
The wind gradually quieted after the storm passed through the town.
暴風雨經過小鎮後，風勢逐漸平息了。
Chidi gave the baby a bottle to quiet her crying during the night.
Chidi 給了寶寶一瓶奶，讓她在夜裡停止哭泣。
The crowd quieted down once the speaker stepped onto the stage.
演講者一站上台，群眾就安靜了下來。
文法句型
quiet [someone/something]
quiet down
用法筆記
Quiet (verb) is less common in British English, where quieten is often preferred. Both transitive and intransitive uses exist; quiet down is a common phrasal variant. The past form is quieted, not 'quiet'.