tranquillity

/træŋˈkwɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · [træŋkwˈɪlɪti] /træŋˈkwɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · [træŋkwˈɪlɪti] /tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē How to pronounce tranquility (audio) traŋ-/ (ame, mw)

tranquillity — noun

1. a deeply calm state in which there is no noise, worry, or disturbance

1.名詞C1
釋義

a deeply calm state in which there is no noise, worry, or disturbance

例句

After the last boat left, tranquillity settled over the small lake.

tranquillity settled over + place

Minh came to the mountain temple for a week of tranquillity.

for a week of tranquillity: purpose phrase

同義詞
  • peace

    broader and more everyday; can also mean no war or conflict

  • serenity

    more graceful or reflective, often for inner emotional calm

  • stillness

    emphasizes the lack of movement as well as sound

反義詞
  • turmoil

    suggests emotional or social disorder

  • chaos

    stronger, with confusion and lack of order

  • noise

    focuses only on unwanted sound

文法句型

tranquillity of + place

a sense of tranquillity

restore tranquillity

用法筆記

Often describes the calm quality of a place, time, or mood, and it sounds more literary than everyday peace and quiet. American English usually spells it tranquility.

常見錯誤

❌I need some tranquillity, so please speak more softly.
✅I need some peace and quiet, so please speak more softly.
💡tranquillity usually describes a deep calm atmosphere, not a direct request for people to lower their voices.