English Dictionary

quiescent

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

adj

Inactive, quiet, at rest. / (orthography) Not sounded; silent. / (cell biology) Non-proliferating.

The lake was quiescent, with no ripples disturbing its calm surface.

意味（1）

Inactive, quiet, at rest.

The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.

意味（2）

(orthography) Not sounded; silent.

The k is quiescent in knight and know.

意味（3）

(cell biology) Non-proliferating.