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calmer

UK //ˈkɑːmə(r)//US //ˈkɑːmər//

词源

源自中古英语 'calme',来自古法语,最终源于拉丁语 'cauma'(意为'正午的炎热'),后引申为'平静'。

adjective

❶ 形容人或环境更加平静、不激动或不紧张的状态,比原级calm程度更高。

“After the storm passed, the sea became much calmer.”

(风暴过后,海面变得平静多了。)

“She felt calmer after taking a few deep breaths.”

(深呼吸几次后,她感觉平静多了。)

同义词:more peaceful, quieter, more tranquil, more serene

常见短语

calmer waters — 比喻更平静、更顺利的情况或环境,常用于描述度过困难后的状态。

“After the difficult negotiations, the company finally reached calmer waters.”

(经过艰难的谈判后,公司终于进入了更顺利的阶段。)