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calm

释义

calm

adjective

UK /kɑːm/

Word Forms

adjective	calm
comparative	calmer
superlative	calmest

1
not affected by strong emotions such as excitement, anger, shock, or fear
An hour after the accident, I was starting to feel calmer.
stay/keep/remain calm:
We were told to stay calm as help was on the way.
Synonyms and related words
Calm and relaxed
calm
relaxed
cool
1. 1a
  used about the way someone talks or behaves
  a calm quiet voice
  Synonyms and related words
  Calm and relaxed
  calm
  relaxed
  cool
2
calm water does not move very much
The sea looks much calmer today.
We could see our reflections in the calm surface of the lake.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe areas of water
briny
calm
choppy
3
if the weather is calm, there is very little wind
a calm day
We’re going to see a period of calmer weather starting this weekend.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather
calm
calm
clear
4
peaceful and not affected by violence, fighting, or excited activity
The city appears calm after last night’s missile attack.
a calmer day on the stock market after yesterday’s big falls
Synonyms and related words
Peaceful and peacefulness
peaceful
tranquil
serene

calm

adjective

US /kɑm/

Word Forms

adjective	calm
comparative	calmer
superlative	calmest

1
not affected by strong emotions such as excitement, anger, shock, or fear
An hour after the accident, I was starting to feel calmer.
stay/keep/remain calm:
We were told to stay calm as help was on the way.
Synonyms and related words
Calm and relaxed
calm
relaxed
cool
1. 1a
  used about the way someone talks or behaves
  a calm quiet voice
  Synonyms and related words
  Calm and relaxed
  calm
  relaxed
  cool
2
calm water does not move very much
The ocean looks much calmer today.
We could see our reflections in the calm surface of the lake.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe areas of water
briny
calm
choppy
3
if the weather is calm, there is very little wind
a calm day
We’re going to see a period of calmer weather starting this weekend.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather
calm
calm
clear
4
peaceful and not affected by violence, fighting, or excited activity
The city appears calm after last night’s missile attack.
a calmer day on the stock market after yesterday’s big falls
Synonyms and related words
Peaceful and peacefulness
peaceful
tranquil
cozy

calm

noun uncountable

UK /kɑːm/

1
a situation in which everything is peaceful and there is no trouble or violence
Synonyms and related words
Pleasant situations
peace
harmony
privilege
2
a state in which you are not affected by strong emotions such as excitement, anger, shock, or fear
He accepted her decision with his usual calm.
Synonyms and related words
Calmness
calm
ease
equilibrium
3
a state in which there is no wind, so that the sea does not move very much
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather
calm
calm
clear

calm

noun uncountable

US /kɑm/

1
a situation in which everything is peaceful and there is no trouble or violence
Synonyms and related words
Pleasant situations
peace
harmony
privilege
2
a state in which you are not affected by strong emotions such as excitement, anger, shock, or fear
He accepted her decision with his usual calm.
Synonyms and related words
Calmness
calm
ease
equilibrium
3
a state in which there is no wind, so that the sea does not move very much
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather
calm
calm
clear

calm

verb

UK /kɑːm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	calm
he/she/it	calms
present participle	calming
past tense	calmed
past participle	calmed

1
transitive to make someone feel more relaxed and less emotional
None of our efforts to calm her succeeded.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone less angry
calm down
pacify
appease
2
intransitive to make a situation more peaceful and less affected by violence, fighting, or excited activity
The stock market has calmed after a busy few weeks.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce, or to remove the bad effects of something
heal
mitigate
palliate

phrasal verbs

calm down

calm

verb

US /kɑm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	calm
he/she/it	calms
present participle	calming
past tense	calmed
past participle	calmed

1
to make someone feel more relaxed and less emotional
None of our efforts to calm her succeeded.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone less angry
calm down
pacify
appease
2
to make a situation more peaceful and less affected by violence, fighting, or excited activity
The stock market has calmed after a busy few weeks.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce, or to remove the bad effects of something
heal
soften the blow/impact/effect
mitigate

phrasal verbs

calm down

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