1 ADJ-GRADED （地方）异常安静的，寂静的 A hushed place is peaceful and much quieter and calmer than usual. （地方）异常安静的，寂静的
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The house seemed muted, hushed as if it had been deserted.
房子里似乎悄然无声，安静得好像已经没人在住一样。
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He liked a hushed and dignified atmosphere.
他喜欢一种寂静庄重的气氛。
2 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] （声音、谈话）小声的，低声的 A hushed voice or hushed conversation is very quiet. （声音、谈话）小声的，低声的
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At first we spoke in hushed voices and crept about in order not to alarm them.
刚开始我们低声交谈，走路也蹑手蹑脚的，以免惊动他们。
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We discussed the situation in hushed whispers.
我们窃窃私语地讨论了形势。
SYN quiet, low, soft, subdued
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