taciturnity

IPA/ˌtæsɪˈtɜːnəti/
IPA/ˌtæsɪˈtɜːrnəti/

taciturnity — 名詞

1. the quality of being someone who is naturally very quiet and says very little, w

1.名詞C2
釋義

沉默寡言

習慣性不愛說話的狀態

the quality of being someone who is naturally very quiet and says very little, which can make them seem unfriendly or uninterested in talking to others

例句

Dr. Okonkwo was known for his taciturnity but gave a moving speech at the ceremony.

Okonkwo 醫師以沉默寡言聞名，但在典禮上卻發表了一篇動人的演說。

known for + [someone's] taciturnity

Lin's taciturnity at the dinner table confused the guests, who were used to lively conversation.

Lin 在晚餐時的沉默寡言讓習慣熱鬧交談的客人們感到困惑。

possessive + taciturnity

常見搭配
  • known for one's taciturnity
  • reputation for taciturnity
  • habitual taciturnity
  • period of taciturnity
  • natural taciturnity
  • break one's taciturnity
同義詞
  • silence

    more general; can describe any absence of speech, not just a habitual trait

  • reticence

    similar but often suggests a conscious choice not to speak about a particular matter; less negative in tone

  • reserve

    focuses more on emotional restraint and keeping one's feelings private, not just speaking little

  • uncommunicativeness

    more direct but less common; can describe a deliberate refusal to share information

反義詞
  • talkativeness

    the habit of talking a great deal, the opposite of being quiet by nature

  • loquacity

    a more formal word for the tendency to talk very fluently and at length

文法句型

the + taciturnity + of + noun phrase

possessive + taciturnity

用法筆記

This is a formal word; in everyday conversation, 'silence' or 'quietness' is more common. Taciturnity specifically describes a habitual pattern of being quiet, not a temporary or one-time silence.

常見錯誤

His taciturnity at the meeting was because he had not prepared.
His silence at the meeting was because he had not prepared.
Taciturnity refers to a lasting personal quality, not a temporary situation.

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常用片語

  • known for one's taciturnity
  • reputation for taciturnity
  • break one's taciturnity
  • period of taciturnity