lull的意思

基本释义

• v 使安静，变平静

  to make someone feel calm or as if they want to sleep

• n 间歇

  A lull is a period of quiet or calm in a longer period of activity or excitement

例句

1. The hum of the tyres on the road lulled her to sleep.

   一路上滚滚的车轮声使她昏昏欲睡。

2. There was a lull in political violence after the election of the current president.

   现任总统选举结束以后，政治暴力曾暂时平息。

3. The wind lulled.

   风停了。

近义词

英英释义

lull什么意思 noun 1. a period of calm weather e.g. there was a lull in the storm Synonym: quiet 2. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished e.g. there was never a letup in the noise Synonym: letup verb 1. become quiet or less intensive e.g. the fighting lulled for a moment Synonym: calm down 2. calm by deception e.g. Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security 3. make calm or still e.g. quiet the dragons of worry and fear Synonym: calmcalm, down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, still