peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of PEACEFUL
[more peaceful; most peaceful]
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: quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.安静的;平静的;安宁的 3
: not involving violence or force非暴力的;和平的 -
a peaceful rally/demonstration/protest和平集会/示威/抗议
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They settled the conflict by peaceful means.他们通过和平手段解决了争端。
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We need to find a peaceful alternative to war.我们需要寻求一种和平的解决方法,停止战争。
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: not liking or wanting to fight : preferring peace爱好和平的
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She slept peacefully.她睡得很安稳。
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The nations managed to coexist peacefully.这些国家设法和平共处。
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He lived peacefully among the villagers.他与村民们和平相处。
— peacefulness
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