Not speaking or making sound.
The child sat mute in the corner, not saying a word.
孩子靜靜地坐在角落裡,一言不發。
Unable to speak.
The mute person communicated using hand signs.
那個不能說話的人用手語進行交流。
A button that turns off sound on devices.
Press the mute button to silence the TV.
按下靜音按鈕讓電視靜音。
A device that makes musical instruments quieter.
The trumpet player used a mute to soften the sound.
小號手使用了弱音器來讓聲音變得柔和。
A person who cannot speak (old term).
The old term 'mute' for non-speaking people is no longer used.
指代不能說話者的舊稱'mute'已不再使用。
To turn off the sound.
Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
請在會議期間將麥克風靜音。
To make a musical instrument quieter.
The musician muted the violin for a softer tone.
音樂家給小提琴加了弱音器以獲得更柔和的音色。
To make something less strong or clear.
She muted her opinion to avoid an argument.
她緩和了自己的意見以避免爭論。