n. 安静, 闲适, 平静

a. 安静的, 静止的, 寂静的, 朴素的, 从容的, 暗中的

vi. 平静下来

vt. 使平静, 使平息, 使安心, 安慰

[医] 静的, 无炎的, 平静

[经] 平静的

Quiet \Qui"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Quieted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Quieting}.]
1. To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest,
or of silence.

2. To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to
tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors
or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.

Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace. --Shak.


Quiet \Qui"et\, v. i.
To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be
soon quieted down.


Quiet \Qui"et\, n. [L. quies, -etis. See {Quiet}, a.]
1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an
hour or a time of quiet.

2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness;
tranquillity; peace; security.

And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet. --Milton.

{At quiet}, still; peaceful.

{In quiet}, quietly. `` I will depart in quiet.'' --Shak.

{Out of quiet}, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] ``She is much out
of quiet.'' --Shak.


Quiet \Qui"et\, a. [Compar. {Quieter}; superl. {Quietest}.] [L.
quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to
quies rest, and prob. to E. while, n. See {While}, and cf.
{Coy}, a., {Quiesce}, {Quietus}, {Quit}, a., {Quite},
{Requiem}.]
1. In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or
agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

They . . . were quiet all the night, saying, In the
morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. --Judg.
xvi. 2.

2. Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.

3. Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled;
as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. `` So quiet and so
sweet a style.'' --Shak.

That son, who on the quiet state of man
Such trouble brought. --Milton.

4. Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not
turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.

The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. --1 Pet.
iii. 4.

I will sit as quiet as a lamb. --Shak.

5. Not showy; not such as to attract attention;
undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet
movement.

Syn: Still; tranquil; calm; unruffled; smooth; unmolested;
undisturbed; placid; peaceful; mild; peaceable; meek;
contented.