| 词汇 | peace |
| 释义 | peace 12 ENTRIES FOUND: peace (noun) Peace (proper noun) Peace Corps (noun) peace dividend (noun) peace offering (noun) peace officer (noun) peace pipe (noun) peace sign (noun) peace symbol (noun) justice of the peace (noun) hold (verb) sue (verb) peace /ˈpiːs/ noun peace /ˈpiːs/ noun Learner's definition of PEACE 1 a : a state in which there is no war or fighting和平 [noncount] After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.经过多年的战争，双方人民都渴望和平。 We said a prayer for world peace.我们祈祷世界和平。 They have lived in peace [=peacefully] for many years.他们已经和平生活了很多年。 We grew up in a time when the nation was prosperous and at peace. [=not fighting a war]我们成长于国家繁荣和平的时代。 The United Nations has sent troops to the area to try to keep (the) peace.联合国已经派遣部队到这一地区努力维护和平。 [singular] a lasting peace持久和平 The two countries have maintained an uneasy peace. [=a state in which fighting could start at any time]两国保持一种不稳定的和平状态。 b [singular] : an agreement to end a war和平协议 He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.他努力在交战国之间斡旋以促成和平协议。 After many years of war, the two countries have finally made peace (with each other).经过多年的战争，两国最终达成了和平协议。 — often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 a peace agreement/accord/treaty和平协定/协议/条约 a peace initiative/conference和平倡议/会议 peace talks和平谈判 the peace process [=the steps that are taken by countries or groups that are trying to end a war]和平进程 c [singular] : a period of time when there is no war or fighting和平时期 There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.经过50年的和平时期战争再次爆发。 2 [noncount] a : a quiet and calm state平静；安宁 I just want a few moments of peace. = I just want a little peace and quiet.我只想安静一会儿。 Why won't they leave him in peace? [=why won't they stop bothering him?]他们就不能让他清静一会儿吗？ b : a safe and calm state in a public place治安；社会秩序 Peace and order were finally restored in the town.小镇终于恢复了治安。 He was arrested for a breach of the peace. = He was arrested for disturbing the peace. [=for behaving in a loud or violent way in a public place]他因扰乱治安而被捕。 — see also justice of the peace 3 : a state in which a person is not bothered by thoughts or feelings of doubt, guilt, worry, etc.（思想、感觉等的）平静，安宁 [singular] After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace.经过多年的治疗，他最终获得了内心的平静。 [noncount] He is searching for inner peace.他在寻求内心的平静。 She has found peace (within herself).她已经找到了内心的安宁。 Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.保险能够让你安心。 The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.问题解决了，他心里也踏实了。 They are at peace with each other.他们彼此和睦相处。 She's at peace with their decision. [=she has accepted their decision]她接受了他们的决定。 May our dearly departed friend rest in peace. [=we hope our friend who has died will have peace after death]安息吧，我们挚爱的逝去的朋友。 4 [noncount] : a state in which people do not argue or cause trouble和睦；和平相处 There will never be peace between those families.那两家之间不可能有和睦的时候。 She wants to go, and we won't have any peace until we agree to let her do what she wants.她想离开，我们只有同意让她做自己想做的事情才能太平。 hold your peace — see 1hold make your peace with ◊ If you make your peace with someone, you end an argument or disagreement that you had with that person.同…言归于好 He wanted to make his peace with his father before he died.他想在父亲去世之前和他言归于好。 sue for peace — see sue |
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