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peace P0130900 (pēs)n.1. The absence of war or other hostilities.2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities: negotiated the peace.3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other.4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace.5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.interj. Used as a greeting, a farewell, or a request for silence.Idioms: at peace1. In a state of tranquility; serene: She is at peace with herself and her friends.2. Free from strife: Everyone wants to live in a world at peace. keep/hold (one's) peace To be silent. keep the peace To maintain or observe law and order: officers who were sworn to keep the peace. peace out Slang Used to express "goodbye."
[Middle English pes, from Old French pais, pes, from Latin pāx, pāc-; see pax.]Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  at peace - dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend"deceased, departed, gone, at rest, asleepeuphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harshdead - no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life; "the nerve is dead"; "a dead pallor"; "he was marked as a dead man by the assassin" |
Translationspeace (piːs) noun1. (sometimes with a) (a time of) freedom from war; (a treaty or agreement which brings about) the end or stopping of a war. Does our country want peace or war?; (also adjective) a peace treaty. 和平 和平2. freedom from disturbance; quietness. I need some peace and quiet. 安詳，安寧 安宁ˈpeaceable adjective liking peace; not fighting, quarrelling etc. He's a peaceable person. 和平的 和平的ˈpeaceably adverb 和好地 和好地ˈpeaceful adjective quiet; calm; without worry or disturbance. It's very peaceful in the country. 和平的 和平的ˈpeacefully adverb 和平地 和平地ˈpeacefulness noun 和平 和平ˈpeacemaker noun a person who tries to make peace between enemies, people who are quarrelling etc. When my brother and sister quarrel I act as peacemaker. 調解人 调解人ˈpeace-offering noun something offered or given to make peace. She took him a drink as a peace-offering. 和平禮物 和平礼物ˈpeacetime noun a time when there is no war. Even in peacetime, a soldier's life is hard. 和平時期 和平时期at peace not at war; not fighting. The two countries were at peace. 處於和睦狀態 处于和睦状态in peace1. without disturbance. Why can't you leave me in peace? 處於平靜狀態 处于平静状态2. not wanting to fight. They said they came in peace. 為了和平 为了和平make peace to agree to end a war. The two countries finally made peace (with each other). 講和 讲和peace of mind freedom from worry etc. 平靜的心情 平静的心情at peace
at peace1. Calm and serene. My daughter was miserable all week, but she's at peace now that her tests are over.2. Not at war. It is a great relief to know that those two warring factions are at peace.3. Said of one who has died. Aunt Margaret suffered through a long illness. At least she is at peace now.See also: peaceat peace 1. relaxed and happy. I am always at peace when I sit in my rocking chair. When the warm breeze is blowing, I am at peace. 2. Euph. dead. It was a long illness, but she is at peace now. At last, Uncle George is at peace.See also: peaceat peaceIn a state of agreement or friendliness, not at strife or war; also, in a state of inner harmony or quiet. For example, Whatever their disagreements, Mexico and Belize have remained at peace, or In his last illness he seemed finally to be at peace with himself. [1300s] See also: peace at peace1. In a state of tranquility; serene: She is at peace with herself and her friends.2. Free from strife: Everyone wants to live in a world at peace.See also: peaceEncyclopediaSeePeaceat peace
Synonyms for at peaceadj deadSynonyms- deceased
- departed
- gone
- at rest
- asleep
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