peace

peace
noun
[mass noun]

freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquillity
安宁，平静；安静，宁静
you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion.
你可以独自一人平静地度过一或两个小时。
■mental calm; serenity
安心，平静
the peace of mind this insurance gives you.
这份保险使你的心情平静。
freedom from or the cessation of war or violence
和平
the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace.
和平时期，海峡是允许军舰通过的。
■[in sing.]a period of this
和平时期
the peace didn't last.
和平没有持续。
■[in sing.]a treaty agreeing the cessation of war between states at war
和约
support for a negotiated peace.
支持一个经谈判后达成的和约。
■freedom from civil disorder
治安，社会安定
police action to restore peace.
警察为恢复治安而采取的行动。
■freedom from dispute or dissension between individuals or groups
和睦，和好
the 8.8 per cent offer which promises peace with Nalgo.
有助于与全国地方公务员协会保持和睦的8.8%出价。
(the peace)a ceremonial handshake or kiss exchanged during a service in some Churches (now usually only in the Eucharist), symbolizing Christian love and unity
平安礼（现通常仅见于圣餐仪式中，象征基督之爱和团结的礼仪性握手或接吻）。参见 kiss 条 kiss of peace

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at peace

free from anxiety or distress
处于平静状态的
■dead (used to suggest that someone has escaped from the difficulties of life)
故世的，安息的，长眠的（用来暗示某人已摆脱人生苦难）
in a state of friendliness
处于和睦状态的
a man at peace with the world.
一个与世无争的人。

hold one's peace

keep the peace

make (one's) peace

re-establish friendly relations; become reconciled
和解，修好
Labour should make its peace with the Lib-Dems.
工党应当与自由民主党和解。

no peace for the wicked

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