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peace

UK //piːs//US //piːs//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:tranquility, harmony, calm, serenity, quiet

常见短语

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'。)