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通常是“静音”的意思
mute
a.
1.沉默的;一时说不出话的;不用言语表达的
a mute appeal
无声的恳求
The prisoner sat mute,offering nothing in his own defence.
那个囚犯一声不吭地坐着,没说任何为自己辩护的话.
2.哑的,
The child has been mute since birth.
那孩子生来就是哑巴.
3.【语】(字母)不发音的,闭锁音的
The letter "e" in "mouse" is mute.
"mouse"中的字母"e"不发音.
n.[C]
1.哑巴
2.【语】闭锁音
3.【音】弱音器
vt.
1.消除(声音),减轻(声音)
mute a musical instrument
减低乐器的声音
2.使(颜色等)柔和
The artist muted the colors.
那画家把色彩抹得柔和些.