*si·lent/`saɪlənt; ˈsaɪlənt/ adj 1 not saying anything or making any sound 沉默的; 安静的，无声的: Simon was silent for a moment. 西蒙沉默了一会儿。 fall silent (=become silent) 安静下来: The whole room fell silent. 整个房间安静下来。 2 refusing to talk about something 保持缄默的，沉默的，不愿发表意见的: John remained silent when asked about the money. 在被问到这笔钱的时候，约翰就闭口不谈。