peaceable

英 [ˈpiːsəbl]

美 [ˈpiːsəbl]

adj.  不惹事的; 和平的; 安宁的; 不爱争吵的; 爱好和平的; 温和的

BNC.23575 / COCA.24719

牛津词典

adj.

• 不惹事的；和平的；安宁的
  not involving or causing argument or violence
  1. A peaceable settlement has been reached.
     已经实现和解。
• 不爱争吵的；爱好和平的；温和的
  not liking to argue; wishing to live in peace with others
  1. a peaceable character
     性格温和的人

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 平和的；温和的；和气的
  Someone who ispeaceabletries to avoid quarrelling or fighting with other people.
  1. ...an attempt by ruthless people to impose their will on a peaceable majority...
     残忍无道的人将其意志强加给大多数平和的人的企图
  2. John was always so extraordinarily peaceable, one who invariably saw an opponent's point of view.
     约翰总是非常温和，总是能够顾及反对者的意见。

英英释义

adj

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
  1. a peaceful nation
  2. peaceful times
  3. a far from peaceful Christmas
  4. peaceful sleep
  Synonym:peaceful
• disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
  1. the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force
  2. a quiet and peaceable person
  3. in a peaceable and orderly manner
  Synonym:pacific
• inclined or disposed to peace
  1. they met in a peaceable spirit
  2. peace-loving citizens
  Synonym:peace-loving

双语例句

• Bastiat explains the call for laws that restrict peaceable, voluntary exchange and punish the desire to be left alone by saying that socialists want to play God.
  巴斯夏通过“社会主义者”（socialist）想要扮演上帝，解释对法律乱喊乱叫（thecallforlaws）限制了和平的、自愿的交流，并且惩犯了独善其身的愿望（thedesiretobeleftalone）。
• On the whole, Rome and Carthage remained peaceable relations at that time.
  但总体上，这一时期罗马忙于统一意大利半岛，迦太基与希腊人争夺西西里，双方保持和平关系。
• They met in a peaceable spirit; peace-loving citizens.
  他们本着和平的精神相见；热爱和平的公民。
• For kings, and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.
  并为众君王和一切有权位的人，为叫我们能以全心的虔敬和端庄，度宁静平安的生活。
• But the security situation of North-east Asia appears some positive factors also, taking on the peaceable characteristic.
  但是东北亚安全形势也出现了不少积极的因素，具有和平转型的特质。
• Animals as Symbols: "The Peaceable Kingdom"
  和平的王国&文艺复兴时期英国园林诗歌与动物象征
• He has lived a peaceable and honest life.
  他安分守己，老老实实地生活着。
• A peaceable settlement, discussion
  心平气和的解决、商讨
• She was a good girl, who did not go to the ball, and who was very peaceable.
  那是一个好姑娘，不上跳舞会，性子也安静。
• Pray for a peaceable settlement with the Yankees after we've fired on the rascals at Fort sumter?
  祈求跟北方佬和平解决吗？咱们已经在萨姆特要塞向那些流氓开火了！