
好词典

源自拉丁语 'pax',经由古法语 'pais' 进入英语,原意包含条约、协议、安宁等多重含义。
❶ 指没有战争、冲突或暴力的状态,社会和谐安宁。常用于描述国家间或群体间的和睦关系。
“After years of war, the country finally achieved peace.”
(经过多年战争,这个国家终于实现了和平。)
“The peace treaty was signed by both nations.”
(和平条约由两国共同签署。)
❶ 指个人内心的平静状态,没有焦虑或烦恼。常用于描述精神层面的安宁感。
“Walking by the sea gives me a sense of peace.”
(在海边散步让我感到平静。)
“He finally made peace with his past mistakes.”
(他终于与过去的错误和解了。)
peace of mind — 指无忧无虑的心理状态,形容没有担忧或焦虑的轻松感觉。
“Having insurance gives me peace of mind.”
(拥有保险让我心安。)
make peace — 和解或结束冲突,指双方达成一致,停止争执或敌对状态。
“The two brothers finally made peace after years of fighting.”
(两兄弟在多年争吵后终于和解了。)
rest in peace — 常用于对逝者的祝愿,希望其安息。缩写为RIP。
“We gathered to remember her and say 'rest in peace'.”
(我们聚在一起纪念她,并说'安息吧'。)