silence

名词 silence:

1. the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
2. the absence of sound
   同义词：quiet
3. a refusal to speak when expected
   同义词：muteness
4. the trait of keeping things secret
   同义词：secrecy, secretiveness

动词 silence:

1. cause to be quiet or not talk
   同义词：hush, quieten, still, shut up, hush up
2. keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

1. We interpreted his silence as a refusal.
   我们认为他的沉默是拒绝的表示。
2. His forceful arguments reduced his opponents to silence.
   他那有力的论点驳得对手哑口无言。
3. There was nothing but silence in the room.
   这间屋内声息全无，一片寂静。
4. The enemy's guns were silenced by repeated bombings.
   敌人的炮火因遭到轮番轰炸而沉寂了。