1. to become silent or less noisy
變得安靜，降低噪音
The teacher asked the class to quiet down.
老師要求全班安靜下來。
The baby finally quieted after being fed.
寶寶被餵食後終於安靜下來。
The wind quieted as the storm passed.
風暴過後，風勢平息了。
Quiet Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
quiet
verb
快速理解
What does "Quiet" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Quiet"?
作為動詞，quiet 主要表示使某人或某物安靜下來，或讓自己平靜下來。
- 1
使安靜
EN: to make someone or something quiet
翻譯: 使某人或某物安靜下來
- 2
安靜下來
EN: to become quiet
翻譯: 變得安靜
- 3
平息、安撫
EN: to calm or soothe fears, worries, or a situation
翻譯: 平息恐懼、擔憂或局勢
小提醒：quiet 作動詞時，常與 down 連用，如 'quiet down'，表示『安靜下來』，這是口語中非常常見的片語。
發音（How to Pronounce "Quiet" in English）
How to pronounce "Quiet" in English?"Quiet" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Quiet" from YouTube Videos
Alone but Not Lonely - ep. 1
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“York, I decided to come to this little cute neighborhood. I wanted to just read here for a little bit because it's quiet over.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Quiet"?How does "Quiet" change by context?
2. to make someone or something silent or calm
使...安靜下來，使平靜
She tried to quiet her crying child with a lullaby.
她試圖用搖籃曲讓哭泣的孩子安靜下來。
He quieted the barking dog with a treat.
他用零食讓吠叫的狗安靜下來。
The manager quieted the angry crowd with an announcement.
經理用一則公告平息了憤怒的人群。
3. to allay or suppress (doubts, fears, etc.)
平息，消除（疑慮、恐懼等）
The new evidence quieted their suspicions.
新證據消除了他們的疑慮。
He couldn't quiet his anxiety about the upcoming exam.
他無法平息對即將到來的考試的焦慮。
Her explanation quieted the rumors.
她的解釋平息了謠言。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Quiet"?How to make natural sentences with "Quiet"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| quiet down | 安靜下來 | The children finally quieted down after the teacher entered the room. (老師進教室後，孩子們終於安靜下來了。) |
| quiet + noun (e.g., a baby, the crowd) | 使...安靜下來 | She tried to quiet the crying baby with a lullaby. (她試圖用搖籃曲讓哭泣的嬰兒安靜下來。) |
| quiet + noun + down | 使...安靜下來 | The police officer quieted the angry crowd down. (那名警官讓憤怒的人群安靜了下來。) |
| quiet (intransitive) | 變得安靜 | The room suddenly quieted when the speaker began. (演講者開始時，房間突然安靜了下來。) |
用法說明
How is "Quiet" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Quiet"?
quiet down vs. be quiet
- "quiet down" 是一個動詞片語，強調從吵鬧轉變為安靜的「過程」或「動作」，常用於祈使句，要求一群人降低音量。
- "be quiet" 是一個形容詞片語，強調保持安靜的「狀態」，常用於要求立即停止發出聲音。
- 在描述環境或事物時，"quiet down" 暗示噪音逐漸平息；而 "be quiet" 則直接描述其安靜的性質。
對比例句： EN: Kids, please quiet down. Story time is starting. 翻譯: 孩子們，請安靜下來。故事時間要開始了。
EN:Kids, be quiet! The baby is sleeping.
翻譯:孩子們，安靜！寶寶在睡覺。
EN:The city streets finally quieted down after midnight.
翻譯:午夜過後，城市街道終於安靜了下來。
EN:The library is always quiet.
翻譯:圖書館總是很安靜。
總結建議
要求立即停止吵鬧用 "be quiet"，要求逐漸降低音量或描述變安靜的過程則用 "quiet down"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Quiet" and similar words?How to choose "Quiet" vs alternatives?
quiet vs calm
「quiet」主要指聲音或環境的安靜，而「calm」則強調情緒或狀態的平靜。
quiet vs silent
「quiet」表示低音量或輕微的聲響，而「silent」則是完全無聲。
quiet vs hush
「quiet」可形容持續的安靜狀態，而「hush」通常指讓人或事物立即安靜下來的動作或短暫狀態。
口語用法
How is "Quiet" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Quiet"?
引述
在對話中，引述他人要求安靜的指令時，常用「quiet」來簡潔傳達。 EN: She just looked at the kids and said, "Quiet!" 翻譯: 她只是看著孩子們說：「安靜！」
EN:I could hear the teacher from the hallway: "Quiet down, class."
翻譯:我在走廊就能聽到老師說：「同學們，安靜下來。」
語氣強調
與「down」或「now」等副詞連用，加強命令的即時性和嚴肅性，語氣較直接。 EN: Hey, quiet down for a second, I need to hear this. 翻譯: 嘿，安靜一下，我需要聽清楚這個。
EN:Everyone, quiet now! This is important.
翻譯:所有人，現在安靜！這很重要。
停頓填充
在思考或組織想法時，有時會用「Let's be quiet...」或「Quiet...」作為短暫的停頓，引導聽眾注意力。 EN: So the plan is... quiet... we sneak out after midnight. 翻譯: 所以計劃是…安靜…我們午夜後溜出去。
EN:Let's be quiet... I'm trying to remember what happened next.
翻譯:我們安靜一下…我正在回想接下來發生了什麼。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「quiet」單獨用作祈使動詞（如「Quiet!」），建議使用更完整的結構，例如「Please be quiet」或「Silence is required」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Quiet"?What fixed phrases with "Quiet" should I remember?
quiet down
verb + down
安靜下來；降低音量
quiet someone
verb + object
使某人安靜
quiet fears/concerns
verb + noun (abstract)
平息恐懼/擔憂
quiet the mind
verb + the + mind
讓心靜下來
quiet opposition
verb + noun (abstract)
平息反對聲音
quiet a rumor
verb + a + rumor
平息謠言
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Quiet"?Which "Quiet" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×Please quiet down the room.
✓Please quiet the room.
作為動詞的 'quiet' 本身就有「使安靜」的意思，後面直接接賓語，不需要加上 'down'。'Quiet down' 通常用於不及物動詞，指某人自己安靜下來。
×The mother asked the children to quiet.
✓The mother asked the children to be quiet.
動詞 'quiet' 作為及物動詞時需要一個賓語（例如 quiet someone/something）。當表示狀態「安靜」時，應使用形容詞短語 'be quiet'。
×It's quite in the library.
✓It's quiet in the library.
'quiet'（安靜的）和 'quite'（相當）是兩個發音和拼寫容易混淆的單字。描述環境安靜時應使用 'quiet'。
×Quiet down your phone.
✓Turn down the volume on your phone. / Silence your phone.
'Quiet down' 主要用於指人、動物或喧鬧的環境變得安靜，不用於電子設備。讓手機靜音或調低音量應使用更準確的動詞如 'silence' 或 'turn down'。
×I will make the baby quiet.
✓I will quiet the baby. / I will calm the baby down.
雖然 'make someone quiet' 文法上正確，但動詞 'quiet' 更為簡潔地道。在口語中，'calm down' 也是常用說法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Quiet"?What are tense/participle forms of "Quiet"?
quiets(3rd_singular)quieting(present_participle)quieted(past)quieted(past_participle)