单词 | still |
释义 | still 1 ![]() adj. still·er, still·est 1. a. Not moving or in motion: The patient must be still for the doctor to work. b. Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion: the still waters of the lake. c. Of or relating to a single or static photograph as opposed to a movie. 2. Making or characterized by no sound or faint sound: The crowd cheered and then grew still. See Synonyms at quiet. 3. Not carbonated; lacking effervescence: a still wine. n. 1. Silence; quiet: the still of the night. 2. A still photograph, especially one taken from a scene of a movie and used for promotional purposes. 3. A still-life picture. adv. 1. Without movement; motionlessly: stand still. 2. a. At the present time; for the present: We are still waiting. b. Up to or at a specified time; yet: still had not made up her mind. c. At a future time; eventually: may still see the error of his ways. 3. In increasing amount or degree; even: and still further complaints. 4. In addition; besides: had still another helping. 5. All the same; nevertheless. v. stilled, still·ing, stills v.tr. 1. To make motionless or unagitated: The afternoon heat stilled the breeze. 2. To make quiet; silence: "a ... cold wind that stilled even the chorus of insects" (David Campbell). 3. To allay or calm: The parents stilled their child's fears of the dark. v.intr. Idiom: To become still. still and all Informal After taking everything into consideration; nevertheless; however: Still and all, our objective can be achieved. [Middle English, from Old English stille; see stel- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] stillness n. |
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