quietly
US /ˈkwaɪət.li/
UK /ˈkwaɪət.li/
1.
安静地, 悄悄地
making little or no noise
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She closed the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
她轻轻地关上门，以免吵醒婴儿。
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He spoke quietly, almost in a whisper.
他轻声说话，几乎是耳语。
2.
平静地, 默默地
without much activity, excitement, or disturbance
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The town remained quietly peaceful throughout the holiday.
整个假期，小镇都保持着宁静祥和。
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He worked quietly behind the scenes, avoiding attention.
他默默地在幕后工作，避免引人注目。