qui·e·tus /kwaɪˈiːtəs，-ˈeɪ-/ n. 1. (债务的)清偿；(义务、职责等的)摆脱，(职务等的)解除 obtain a quietus of the sum owed 得以结清所欠款项 2. 〈古〉起安静作用的东西；遏制物，制止；致死物 give the quietus to a rumour 平息一则谣言 The arrival of the police gave the riot its quietus. 警察赶到制止了骚乱。 3. 寂灭，解脱，死；停止活动 give sb. his quietus 结束某人的生命 make one's own quietus 自杀 [< L quiētus est he is at rest; 见 QUIET]