“沉静”常见的英文表达有 quiet、calm、serene 等,具体使用哪个词需根据语境判断:
quiet:侧重于表示没有噪音、喧闹,处于安静的状态,也可形容人性格文静、不爱说话。例如:
The room was quiet and peaceful.(房间沉静而安宁。)
She has a quiet and thoughtful nature.(她性格沉静,爱思考。)
calm:除了表示安静、无风浪(用于形容自然环境)外,还常用来形容人情绪平静、不慌乱,内心有一种沉稳的状态。例如:
In the face of danger, he remained calm and collected.(面对危险,他保持沉静镇定。)
The sea was calm this morning.(今天早上海面沉静。)
serene:更强调一种宁静、安详、平和且高雅的气质,常带有一种美好的、超脱尘世的感觉,多用于书面语或较为正式的场合。例如:
She looked serene and beautiful in the moonlight.(月光下,她显得沉静而美丽。)
The old monk lived a serene life in the mountains.(这位老僧在山中过着沉静的生活。 )