单词 | peace |
释义 | peace n.   1. a quiet; tranquillity (needs peace to work well). b mental calm; serenity (peace of mind).   2. a (often attrib.) freedom from or the cessation of war (peace talks). b (esp. Peace) a treaty of peace between two States etc. at war.   3. freedom from civil disorder.   4. Eccl. a ritual liturgical greeting. Phrases and idioms at peace   1. in a state of friendliness.   2. serene.   3. euphem. dead. hold one's peace keep silence. keep the peace prevent, or refrain from, strife. make one's peace (often foll. by with) re-establish friendly relations. make peace bring about peace; reconcile. the peace (or the queen's peace) peace existing within a realm; civil order. Peace Corps US an organization sending young people to work as volunteers in developing countries. peace-offering   1. a propitiatory or conciliatory gift.   2. Bibl. an offering presented as a thanksgiving to God. peace-pipe a tobacco-pipe as a token of peace among US Indians. Etymology: ME f. AF pes, OF pais f. L pax pacis |
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