quietly
/ˈkwaɪətli/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1592 in the learning path
轻声地；安静地
Definitions
adv. with little or no noise
轻声地；安静地
adv. without attracting attention or making something widely known
悄悄地；不张扬地
Example
Please close the door quietly; the baby is sleeping.
请轻轻关门，宝宝正在睡觉。
Students who work quietly in shared study areas help create an environment that supports concentration.
在公共学习区域安静学习的学生有助于营造利于专注的环境。
Collocations
- speak quietly
- sit quietly
- quietly confident
Word family
- quiet (adj.)
- quietness (n.)
- quieten (v.)
Synonyms
- softly
Antonyms
- loudly
- noisily
Usage tip
quietly是副词；注意别与quite（相当）混淆。
FAQ
- What does quietly mean?
- with little or no noise without attracting attention or making something widely known
- How is quietly pronounced?
- UK /ˈkwaɪətli/, US /ˈkwaɪətli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
