| 单词 | peace |
| 释义 | peace —peace /piːs/ noun [U] (CALM) ► B1 the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions: » You'll need peace and quiet to study.» He says he's at peace when he's walking in the mountains.» Go away and leave us to finish our dinner in peace.» For everyone's peace of mind go back and check you locked the door.» There'll be no peace until she gets what she wants.» I didn't agree with what she said but I held my peace (= did not say anything).Thesaurus+: ↑Peaceful and tranquilWord partners for peace• ♯bring about/♯establish/♯restore peace• ♯make peace ♯with sb• a ♯fragile/♯lasting/♯uneasy peace• a peace ♯agreement/♯initiative/♯treaty• the peace ♯process• peace ♯between sb• be ♯at peaceWord Builder:–Nouns: peace–Adjectives: peaceful–Adverbs: peacefully• • • Extra Examples:» Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace.» The peace of the village has been shattered by juggernauts thundering through it.» He simply wants to live out the rest of his days in peace.» Leave your mother in peace to get on with her work now, please.» I go camping for some peace and quiet.noun [U] (NO VIOLENCE) ► B2 freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements: » peace talks/proposals» a peace conference/initiative» Now that the war is over may there be a lasting peace between our nations.» Peace lasted in Europe for just over 20 years after 1918 before war broke out again.» She's very good at keeping (the) peace within the family.» The police act on the public's behalf to keep the peace.» Stop fighting you two - shake hands and make (your) peace (with each other)!Thesaurus+: ↑WarThesaurus+: ↑PeaceWord partners for peace• ♯bring about/♯establish/♯restore peace• ♯make peace ♯with sb• a ♯fragile/♯lasting/♯uneasy peace• a peace ♯agreement/♯initiative/♯treaty• the peace ♯process• peace ♯between sb• be ♯at peaceWord Builder:–Nouns: peace–Adjectives: peaceful–Adverbs: peacefullyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. achieve/bring about/establish/restore/secure peace» We are working towards a political settlement and to establish peace in the region.-lu. promote/seek/sue for/work for peace» The UN called on all parties to end hostilities and work for peace.-lu. bring peace (to somewhere)» The bishop called on world leaders to increase their efforts to bring peace to Southern Sudan.-lu. make peace (with sb)» US pressure persuaded them to pull out of the disputed territory and make peace with their neighbours.-lu. live in peace» We just want to live in peace.-lu. keep the peace» The main aim is to deter war and keep the peace on the peninsula.-lu. broker/negotiate/sign a peace [agreement/settlement, etc.]» They are still willing to negotiate a peace settlement.–Adjectives-lu. a fragile/uneasy peace» The coalition has established an uneasy peace in most of the country.-lu. lasting/long-term/permanent peace» The challenge of building a good and lasting peace is in our hands.-lu. relative peace» The parliament was established during a period of relative peace.-lu. global/world peace» This conflict threatens both regional and global peace.–Nouns-lu. a peace accord/agreement/deal/pact/settlement/treaty» The Prime Minister is seeking parliamentary support for the new peace deal.-lu. peace negotiations/talks» The two sides are set to resume formal peace talks next week.-lu. a peace effort/initiative/plan» Extremist violence must not be allowed to damage the peace efforts.-lu. the peace process» The purpose of the meetings is to rejuvenate the Middle East peace process.-lu. a peace activist/campaigner» She will be remembered as a vocal peace campaigner.-lu. a peace envoy/negotiator» The talks resumed only after the U.S. peace envoy intervened.-lu. the peace table» Are the rebels yet ready to sit down at the peace table?-lu. peace and prosperity/security/stability» Such groups are a threat to international peace and security.-lu. the search for/struggle for peace» Today, things are looking precarious for the search for peace in Northern Ireland.–Prepositions-lu. peace between/with sb» He has staked his presidency on achieving peace with the guerrillas.-lu. peace in [somewhere]» In 1992, he led a mission to negotiate peace in Yugoslavia.-lu. be at peace (with sb)» For the last fifty years we have been at peace with our neighbours.• • • Extra Examples:» They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict.» Do you think they'll ever find a way of bringing peace to the region?» Few observers believe that the treaty will bring a lasting peace to the region.» The United Nations has exerted its authority to restore peace in the area.» The war was followed by a long period of peace and prosperity. |
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