quiescent
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/kwiˈesnt/
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/kwiˈesnt/
Very calm and not showing any activity or movement.
The city was quiescent at dawn, with only a few early risers stirring.
黎明时分,这座城市很安静,只有少数早起的人开始活动。
Not growing or changing, often just for a short time.
The quiescent volcano may seem peaceful, but it could erupt again.
休眠的火山看起来可能很平静,但它可能再次爆发。