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*peace /pis; piːs/
n [U]
1 when there is no war or fighting 和平:
There has been peace in the region for 6 years now. 这地区到现在已有六年太太平平没打仗了。
a dangerous situation that threatens world peace 威胁世界和平的危险形势
peace treaty Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty in 1979. 埃及与以色列在 1979 年签订了和平条约。
peace talks The two sides will meet for peace talks in Geneva. 双方将在日内瓦会晤进行和平会谈。
2 when everything is very calm and quiet 平静，安宁:
peace and quiet He went up to his room to get some peace and quiet. 他上楼到自己房间去图个清静。
in peace Mary, let your sister read in peace. (=without being interrupted) 玛莉，让你姐姐安静地读书吧。
3 when you feel calm, happy, and not worried 〔心态的〕平静; 安心:
peace of mind Will you please call if you're going to be late, just for my peace of mind? (=so I do not feel worried) 如果你要晚到的话，请打个电话来行吗？ 省得我担心。
4 make (your) peace to end an argument with someone, especially by telling them you are sorry 与〔某人〕和解:
He wanted to make peace with his father before he died. 他希望在他父亲去世前与他和解。
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