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单词 quiescent
释义
quiescentqui‧es‧cent /kwiˈesənt, kwaɪ-/ adjective formal Word Origin
WORD ORIGINquiescent
Origin:
1600-1700 Latin present participle of quiescere; QUIET1
Examples
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  • 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
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