quietly
gb/kwˈaɪətli/ us/kwˈaɪətli/
A2
Anh
~ 2200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
A2
property
1
With little or no sound
In a way that does not make much sound.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to [verb] quietly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quietly' with 'quiet', which is an adjective; 'quietly' is used to describe how an action is done.
Từ đồng nghĩa
silently (Implies complete absence of sound, whereas 'quietly' may allow for very soft sounds.)
Từ trái nghĩa
loudly (Indicates making a lot of noise, the opposite of 'quietly' in this sense.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
speak quietly
|move quietly
|sit quietly
|close quietly
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She closed the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
- He walked quietly down the hall.
- The teacher asked the students to work quietly.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Please talk quietly in the library.
- He opened the box quietly.
- She sat quietly in the chair.
adverb
B1
property
2
Without drawing notice
In a way that does not make people notice you.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to [verb] quietly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners think this only refers to sound, but it can also mean without being noticed.
Từ đồng nghĩa
discreetly (Focuses on avoiding attention for privacy or sensitivity reasons, often more formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
openly (Done in a way that is visible and noticeable to others.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
quietly leave
|quietly handle
|quietly accept
Chủ đề
social behavior
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- They quietly left the meeting before it ended.
- The company quietly changed its policy without announcing it.
- She quietly helped her friend without telling anyone.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He quietly left the room.
- She quietly helped the man.
- They quietly walked away.
adverb
B1
property
3
In a calm or peaceful way
In a calm and peaceful way.
Từ đồng nghĩa
peacefully ('Peacefully' emphasizes lack of conflict or disturbance, while 'quietly' may also imply low volume or subtlety.)
Từ trái nghĩa
restlessly (Indicates a state of agitation or lack of calm.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
quietly confident
|quietly determined
Chủ đề
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- He sat quietly by the fire, lost in thought.
- She lived quietly in the countryside for many years.
- They accepted the news quietly.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She sat quietly on the sofa.
- He lived quietly in the small town.
- They waited quietly for the bus.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
quietly
IPA
GB/kwˈaɪətli/
US/kwˈaɪətli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
quietly (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (quietly)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: quietly
- Plural: quietlies
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
go quietly
1/ɡˈoʊ kwˈaɪətli/
fixed phrase
Leave or accept without protest
To leave or accept something without making trouble.
Ví dụ
- He decided to go quietly rather than argue.
- The minister went quietly after the scandal.
say something quietly under one's breath
1/sˈeɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ kwˈaɪətli ˈʌndɚ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
Speak softly so others can't hear clearly
To say something very softly so people nearby cannot hear clearly.
Ví dụ
- She muttered the answer quietly under her breath.
- He swore quietly under his breath when he saw the mess.
keep quiet
1/kˈip kwˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
Not speak or make noise
To not talk or make any sound.
Ví dụ
- Please keep quiet during the movie.
- He kept quiet about what he saw.
quiet as a mouse
1/kwˈaɪət ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
Extremely quiet
Very quiet; making almost no noise.
Ví dụ
- The children were quiet as a mouse while their father slept.
- She moved through the dark house, quiet as a mouse.
quiet as a mouse
2/kwˈaɪət ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
Completely silent
Very, very quiet.
Ví dụ
- The children were quiet as a mouse when their father came home.
- She sat in the corner, quiet as a mouse.