quiescent

🇺🇸 /kwiˈesnt/ 🇬🇧 /kwiˈesnt/
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标签 RARE
adjective
R

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。

R

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。

translation

adj. 静止, 休眠