“沉静的”常见的英文表达有 calm、quiet、serene 或 composed,具体使用哪个词取决于语境和想要强调的特质:
calm:侧重于形容人或环境平静、无激动或焦虑的情绪,也可指天气风平浪静。例如:She has a calm and collected demeanor.(她举止沉着冷静。)
quiet:强调没有噪音、喧闹或活动,也可指人性格内向、不爱说话。例如:He has a quiet and thoughtful nature.(他性格沉静,善于思考。)
serene:语气较强,指完全的安宁和无忧无虑,常用于描述人的心境或风景。例如:The lake was serene under the moonlight.(月光下,湖面一片沉静。)
composed:侧重于指人在压力或困难面前保持镇定、不慌乱。例如:Despite the chaos, she remained composed.(尽管一片混乱,她依然保持沉静。)