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单词 quietness
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quietness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈkwaɪət.nəs/us
/ˈkwaɪət.nəs/
thequalityof making very littlenoise:
安静，轻声
Thisluxurycarofferscomfort, quietness, andspeed.这辆豪车既舒适，有安静，还有速度。
Ienjoyedthe quietness of the earlymorning.我很享受清晨的宁静。
thequalityof having littleactivityorexcitementand fewpeople:
安静，安宁
We werestruckby the quietness of thetownonSunday.小镇周日的宁静给我们留下了深刻的印象。
thequalityof nottalkingvery much:
寡言，话不多
Ilikedhersmileand hergentlequietness.我喜欢她的微笑和她温柔安静。
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  • Therelativequietness of today'smodernjetenginesmeanthatbirdsdon'thearthem coming.
  • There was amomentof quietness in theroom.
  • Alocalpastordescribedthemoodintownas ashockedquietness.
  • There is anawkwardquietness among the 11 men whositwaitingin theclassroom.
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Peaceful and tranquil
Not saying much
(Definition ofquietnessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

quietness| American Dictionary

quietness
noun[U]
us
/ˈkwɑɪ·ɪt·nəs/
thestateorqualityof having very little or nonoise:
I needsustainedquietness to write.
(Definition ofquietnessfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofquietness

quietness
It is aquietnesswhich speaks (but never shouts) of sophisticated taste, of hidden capacities - a quietness which is assiduously achieved rather than simply discovered.
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His or herquietnessor slowness to respond may be misinterpreted by others as aloofness, disinterest, or unresponsiveness.
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Much was said inquietness(not a mode any of us is best known for).
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The delicacy andquietnessof the work as a whole suggests a sort of siren's song.
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Although their slow speed limited the distance that could be surveyed daily, they afforded the advantages ofquietnessand unobtrusiveness, allowing wildlife to be closely approached without disturbance.
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These changes will greatly improve the efficiency and thequietnessof the submarines.
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The thing that is most impressive to anyone acquainted with hospital work is the atmosphere of calm,quietnessand tranquillity in this hospital.
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These vessels, the conventional submarines, would be less liable to detection, owing to their size and, particularly, theirquietness.
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As it has been designed forquietnessit will be a very effective anti-submarine warfare ship.
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In thequietnessand solitude of their homes they should consider whether every word is not true.
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We have a great deal of influence in this matter, and we shall use it solely with the object of producingquietnessand tranquillity.
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My experience has been that on the day of polling, except just round the booth, there isquietness.
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For the sake of peace andquietness, would it not be a good idea to restrain the manufacture of transistor sets wherever they come from?
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I will listen in peace andquietness, and will not interrupt them.
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People who go to live in rural areas all too often expect a level ofquietnessand peace which is unrealistic.
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