silent

The large house was silent and lonely..这幢大房子寂静荒凉。

At last the guns fell silent ..枪声终于沉寂了下来。

Julie offered up a silent prayer that she would pass her exam..朱莉默默地祈祷，希望能通过这次考试。

keep silent,保持沉默；缄默

remain silent,保持沉默

silent night,寂静的夜

silent majority,沉默的大多数（持温和观点并很少发表意见者）

silent film,默片，无声片