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peacefully

UK //ˈpiːsfəli//US //ˈpiːsfəli//

词源

源自中古英语 'peesful'(和平的),加上副词后缀 '-ly'。词根 'peace' 来自拉丁语 'pax',意为和平或安宁。

adverb

❶ 以和平的方式,没有冲突或暴力。描述一种安静、和谐的状态或行为方式。

“The protesters marched peacefully through the streets.”

(抗议者们和平地在街上游行。)

“They resolved their disagreement peacefully.”

(他们和平地解决了分歧。)

❶ 安静地,不被打扰地。描述一种没有噪音或干扰的状态。

“He sat peacefully by the lake, enjoying the view.”

(他安静地坐在湖边,欣赏风景。)

“The cat slept peacefully on the sofa.”

(猫在沙发上安静地睡觉。)

同义词:calmly, quietly, tranquilly, serenely, harmoniously

常见短语

live peacefully — 和平共处,形容人们或国家之间没有冲突地生活或相处。

“The two communities have lived peacefully together for decades.”

(这两个社区几十年来一直和平共处。)

sleep peacefully — 安静地睡觉,形容睡眠时没有干扰或不安。

“The baby slept peacefully through the night.”

(宝宝整晚都睡得很安稳。)