“保持沉默”常见的英文表达有:
Keep silent:这是最直接、常用的说法,适用于各种日常场景。例如:Please keep silent during the exam.(考试期间请保持沉默/安静 。)
Remain silent:意思与“keep silent”相近,更强调一种持续的状态。例如:The suspect chose to remain silent when questioned by the police.(嫌疑人在警察询问时选择保持沉默。)
Say nothing:字面意思是“什么也不说”,更口语化一些,能生动传达出“保持沉默”的状态。例如:When faced with the accusation, he just said nothing.(面对指控,他只是保持沉默,什么也没说 。)