qui·es·cent
发音
🇬🇧🔊 /kwɪˈɛs(ə)nt/ 🇺🇸🔊/kwɪˈɛsənt/
词义
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（形容词）静止的；不活动的；寂静的
The lake was quiescent, reflecting the tranquility of the surrounding mountains.
湖面宁静无波，映照出周围山脉的宁静。
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（形容词）隐匿的；潜伏的
The volcano appeared quiescent, but scientists monitored it closely for any signs of activity.
这座火山表面看似静止，但科学家们密切监测以防止任何活动的迹象。
搭配&习语
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quiescent state: 静止状态
The machine is in a quiescent state until activated.
机器处于静止状态，直到被激活为止。
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quiescent period: 静止期；休眠期
During the quiescent period, the organism conserves energy.
在休眠期间，生物保存能量。
词源
“Quiescent” 源自拉丁语中的 “quiescens”，是 “quiescere”（休息）的现在分词形式，由 “quies”（休息）构成。
同近义词
inactive / dormant / motionless / tranquil / still / silent
英文对话
A: The market has been quiescent lately. Any potential for growth?
B: It seems quiescent, but there might be opportunities beneath the surface.
英文故事
The Quiescent Garden
In the heart of the city, there was a quiescent garden, an oasis of calm amid the urban chaos. The garden’s stillness concealed a rich diversity of plant life.
Visitors marveled at the quiescent beauty, unaware of the bustling city beyond its walls. The garden, though seemingly motionless, teemed with life in its tranquil state.
As seasons changed, the garden transitioned from quiescent to vibrant, showcasing the cyclical nature of life. It became a sanctuary for those seeking solace in the midst of the city’s constant movement.
The quiescent garden stood as a testament to the harmony found in stillness, reminding all who entered of the beauty that exists in moments of quiet contemplation.*