Not speaking or making sound.
The child sat mute in the corner, not saying a word.
孩子静静地坐在角落里,一言不发。
Unable to speak.
The mute person communicated using hand signs.
那个不能说话的人用手语进行交流。
A button that turns off sound on devices.
Press the mute button to silence the TV.
按下静音按钮让电视静音。
A device that makes musical instruments quieter.
The trumpet player used a mute to soften the sound.
小号手使用了弱音器来让声音变得柔和。
A person who cannot speak (old term).
The old term 'mute' for non-speaking people is no longer used.
指代不能说话者的旧称'mute'已不再使用。
To turn off the sound.
Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
请在会议期间将麦克风静音。
To make a musical instrument quieter.
The musician muted the violin for a softer tone.
音乐家给小提琴加了弱音器以获得更柔和的音色。
To make something less strong or clear.
She muted her opinion to avoid an argument.
她缓和了自己的意见以避免争论。