pacific
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
CEFR level C2Topic GovernmentWord #7113 in the learning path
和平的；爱好和平的
Definitions
adj. Peaceful in nature or intended to avoid conflict
和平的；爱好和平的
Example
Her pacific manner helped calm the argument at dinner.
她平和的态度帮助平息了晚餐时的争论。
A pacific approach to international disputes prioritises negotiation and cooperation rather than threats or military action.
以和平方式处理国际争端，重在谈判与合作，而非威胁或军事行动。
Collocations
- pacific approach
- pacific settlement
- pacific intentions
Word family
- pacify (v.)
- pacification (n.)
- pacifist (n.)
Synonyms
- peaceful
- peaceable
Antonyms
- aggressive
- belligerent
Usage tip
小写pacific是正式形容词；the Pacific指太平洋。
FAQ
- What does pacific mean?
- Peaceful in nature or intended to avoid conflict
- How is pacific pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsɪfɪk/, US /pəˈsɪfɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
