| 词汇 | mute |
| 释义 | mute (noun) mute (verb) mute 5 ENTRIES FOUND: mute (adjective) mute (noun) mute (verb) muted (adjective) deaf-mute (noun) 1 mute /ˈmjuːt/ adjective 1 mute /ˈmjuːt/ adjective Learner's definition of MUTE 1 : not able or willing to speak沉默的；说不出话的 The defendant stood mute [=silent] during questioning.被告在被询问时一言不发。 She knew the answer, but she decided to remain mute. [=silent]她知道答案，但还是决定保持沉默。 We just sat there, mute [=speechless], unable to explain what happened.我们无法解释发生的事情，只能默默地坐在那里。 The scientists have been mute [=they have not said anything] about the results of the tests.科学家们对测试结果一直保持沉默。 mute witnesses保持沉默的目击者 2 : felt or expressed without the use of words不出声的；无声的 They hugged each other in mute sympathy.他们默默地互相拥抱以示同情。 I could see a mute plea for help in his eyes.我从他的眼中看到了无声的求助。 — mutely adverb They waited mutely [=silently, quietly] for an answer.他们默默地等待答案。 We stood staring mutely at the sky.我们站着，静静地凝望天空。 2 mute /ˈmjuːt/ noun plural mutes 2 mute /ˈmjuːt/ noun plural mutes Learner's definition of MUTE [count] 1 sometimes offensive : a person who cannot speak哑巴 2 : a device on a musical instrument (such as a trumpet) that makes its sound much softer弱音器 3 mute /ˈmjuːt/ verb mutes; muted; muting 3 mute /ˈmjuːt/ verb mutes; muted; muting Learner's definition of MUTE [+ object] 1 a : to make (a sound) softer or quieter消音；减音 They covered their ears to mute [=muffle] the sound of the guns.他们捂住耳朵来减弱枪声的干扰。 We muted our voices.我们降低了说话的声音。 b : to make (something, such as a television) silent关闭声音 He used the remote control to mute the TV.他用遥控器关闭了电视机的声音。 2 : to make (something) softer or less harsh减弱；缓解；使变温和 The loud colors in this room need to be muted.这个房间里花哨的颜色需要调和一下。 He muted his criticism of the president. [=he expressed his criticism less harshly]他温和地提出了对总裁的批评。 |
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