si
lent
形容词比较级
more silent
形容词最高级
most silent
1
寂静的, 无声的
having or making little or no sound
- The silent forest was only disturbed by the occasional rustle of leaves.
寂静的森林只是偶尔被树叶的沙沙声打扰。
- She tiptoed through the silent house, careful not to wake anyone.
她蹑手蹑脚地穿过寂静的房子，小心不吵醒任何人。
- The silent night enveloped the town, broken only by the distant hoot of an owl.
寂静的夜晚笼罩着小镇，只有远处猫头鹰的叫声打破了宁静。
- The silent classroom was a sign that the students were deeply engrossed in their work.
安静的教室是一个迹象，表明学生们正全神贯注于他们的工作。
- The silent library provided a peaceful environment for studying.
安静的图书馆为学习提供了一个宁静的环境。
2
不发音的, 无声的
(of a letter) written but not pronounced in a word
- In the word "knowledge," the "k" is silent, so it is pronounced just like "now-l-edge."
在单词“knowledge”中，“k”是不发音的，所以它的发音就像“now-l-edge”。
- The "b" in "thumb" is silent, which is why the word is pronounced "th-um" without the "b" sound.
"thumb"中的"b"是不发音的，这就是为什么这个词发音为"th-um"而没有"b"音。
- In "honest," the "h" is silent, and the word is pronounced "on-est."
在"honest"中，"h"是不发音的，这个词读作"on-est"。
- The "w" in "wrist" is silent, so the word is spoken like "rist" without the "w" sound.
"wrist"中的"w"是不发音的，所以这个词的发音像"rist"，没有"w"的音。
- In "receipt," the "p" is silent, making it sound like "re-ceet" rather than "re-sipt."
在“receipt”中，“p”是不发音的，这使得它听起来像“re-ceet”而不是“re-sipt”。
3
无声的, 默片的
(of a movie) lacking spoken dialogue
- The silent film captured the audience with its expressive performances and dramatic music.
无声电影以其富有表现力的表演和戏剧性的音乐吸引了观众。
- He enjoyed watching silent movies from the 1920s, appreciating the artistry without words.
他喜欢看20世纪20年代的无声电影，欣赏没有言语的艺术。
- The silent movie had no dialogue, but the actors' gestures told the story clearly.
这部无声电影没有对白，但演员的手势清楚地讲述了故事。
- She introduced her students to a silent film, showing how emotions can be conveyed without speech.
她向学生们介绍了一部无声电影，展示了如何在没有言语的情况下传达情感。
- The silent film was accompanied by a live piano score, enhancing the mood of the scenes.
无声电影伴随着现场钢琴配乐，增强了场景的氛围。
4
无声的, 不引人注意的
operating in a way that goes unnoticed or without immediate recognition
- He made a silent exit from the party, slipping out without anyone noticing.
他悄悄地离开了派对，溜出去时没有人注意到。
- High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because it shows no symptoms but can lead to serious health problems.
高血压通常被称为无声杀手，因为它没有症状但可能导致严重的健康问题。
- The silent spread of misinformation can have damaging effects before people realize its impact.
错误信息的无声传播在人们意识到其影响之前就可能产生破坏性影响。
- Climate change is a silent crisis, affecting ecosystems and communities without immediate recognition.
气候变化是一场无声的危机，影响着生态系统和社区，却没有立即得到承认。
- Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, as it has no smell and can be deadly without warning.
一氧化碳是一种无声的杀手，因为它没有气味，可以在没有警告的情况下致命。