peace and quiet — A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːs ænd ˈkwaɪət/
Korean meaning: 평온함과 조용함; 방해나 소음이 없는 상태
Korean pronunciation: 피스 앤드 **콰**이엇
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to destroy my peace and quiet with a zoomies session.
- She moved to the countryside to find peace and quiet away from city noise.
- The library was supposed to be a place for peace and quiet, but someone's stomach was having a loud conversation.
peace and quiet
NOUN//piːs ænd ˈkwaɪət//
A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Even through a riot, peace and quiet.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Peace'는 라틴어 'pax'(평화)에서, 'quiet'은 라틴어 'quietus'(조용한)에서 유래. 두 단어가 결합되어 완전한 평온함을 강조하는 표현이 되었다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to destroy my peace and quiet with a zoomies session.”
“She moved to the countryside to find peace and quiet away from city noise.”
“The library was supposed to be a place for peace and quiet, but someone's stomach was having a loud conversation.”
“After retiring, he finally had the peace and quiet he had longed for.”
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