a. 静止的, 不活动的, 寂静的

[医] 静息的, 静止的

Quiescent \Qui*es"cent\, a. [L. quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of
quiescere: cf. F. quiescent. See {Quiesce}.]
1. Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving;
as, a quiescent body or fluid.

2. Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not
excited; quiet; dormant; resting.

In times of national security, the feeling of
patriotism . . . is so quiescent that it seems
hardly to exist. --Prof.
Wilson.

3. (Gram.) Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in ``day''
and ``say.''


Quiescent \Qui*es"cent\, n. (Gram.)
A silent letter. --M. Stuart.