Learner's definition of PEACE
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a : a state in which there is no war or fighting和平 [noncount]
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After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.经过多年的战争，双方人民都渴望和平。
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We said a prayer for world peace.我们祈祷世界和平。
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They have lived in peace [=peacefully] for many years.他们已经和平生活了很多年。
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We grew up in a time when the nation was prosperous and at peace. [=not fighting a war]我们成长于国家繁荣和平的时代。
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The United Nations has sent troops to the area to try to keep (the) peace.联合国已经派遣部队到这一地区努力维护和平。
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b [singular] : an agreement to end a war和平协议 -
He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.他努力在交战国之间斡旋以促成和平协议。
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After many years of war, the two countries have finally made peace (with each other).经过多年的战争，两国最终达成了和平协议。
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 -
a peace agreement/accord/treaty和平协定/协议/条约
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a peace initiative/conference和平倡议/会议
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peace talks和平谈判
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the peace process [=the steps that are taken by countries or groups that are trying to end a war]和平进程
c [singular] : a period of time when there is no war or fighting和平时期 2 [noncount]
a : a quiet and calm state平静；安宁 b : a safe and calm state in a public place治安；社会秩序 -
Peace and order were finally restored in the town.小镇终于恢复了治安。
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He was arrested for a breach of the peace. = He was arrested for disturbing the peace. [=for behaving in a loud or violent way in a public place]他因扰乱治安而被捕。
— see also justice of the peace 3
: a state in which a person is not bothered by thoughts or feelings of doubt, guilt, worry, etc.（思想、感觉等的）平静，安宁 [singular]
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He is searching for inner peace.他在寻求内心的平静。
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She has found peace (within herself).她已经找到了内心的安宁。
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Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.保险能够让你安心。
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The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.问题解决了，他心里也踏实了。
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They are at peace with each other.他们彼此和睦相处。
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She's at peace with their decision. [=she has accepted their decision]她接受了他们的决定。
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May our dearly departed friend rest in peace. [=we hope our friend who has died will have peace after death]安息吧，我们挚爱的逝去的朋友。
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[noncount] : a state in which people do not argue or cause trouble和睦；和平相处 -
There will never be peace between those families.那两家之间不可能有和睦的时候。
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She wants to go, and we won't have any peace until we agree to let her do what she wants.她想离开，我们只有同意让她做自己想做的事情才能太平。
hold your peace
— see 1hold
make your peace with
◊ If you make your peace with someone, you end an argument or disagreement that you had with that person.同…言归于好