tranquility

• n. 宁静；平静

tranquil,平静的，安宁的，-ity,名词后缀。

tranquility (n.)

also tranquillity, late 14c., from Old French tranquilite "peace, happiness" (12c.), from Latin tranquillitatem (nominative tranquillitas) "quietness, stillness; serenity," from tranquillus "quiet, calm, still," perhaps from trans- "over" (here in its intensive sense of "exceedingly") + a root possibly related to quies "rest" (see quiet (n.)).

1. While it has lost its tranquility, the area has gained in liveliness.

虽然该地区失去了往日的宁静，但是却有了生气。

来自柯林斯例句

2. What could possibly disturb such tranquility?

什么有可能会破坏这样的宁静呢？

来自柯林斯例句

3. The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquility.

这家旅馆是一处安宁的去处。

来自《权威词典》

4. The city was finally restored to tranquility.

这座城市最后恢复了平静.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Despite his tranquility, a somewhat heavy brow speaks temper.

尽管他很恬静, 可是那只有点紧蹙的额头说明他肝火很旺.

来自辞典例句