peaceable
a. 和平的, 太平的, 温顺的, 温和的, 平静的
发音
UK
/ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/
其它
词形变化
more peaceable
比较级
most peaceable
最高级
别名
peacable
释义与例句
adj.
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1.
Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
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2.
Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
Though unusual in the Dublin area he knew that it was not by any means unknown for desperadoes who had next to nothing to live on to be abroad waylaying and generally terrorising peaceable pedestrians by placing a pistol at their head ….
词汇关系
词源
From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able.
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