释义 |
quiescentqui‧es‧cent /kwiˈesənt, kwaɪ-/ adjective formal quiescentOrigin: 1600-1700 Latin present participle of quiescere; ➔ QUIET1 - In major life changes such as adolescence, for successful growth opportunities both active and quiescent periods are needed.
- It seems to stir up emotions and rake over apparently quiescent turmoil.
- Other times he imagined them crucified, and himself in the quiescent crowd.
- Police reports suggested that the countryside was more quiescent than it had been for generations.
- The Dark Elves lay quiescent in Naggaroth.
not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state |