peace/piːs/

n.

➊ a situation in which there is no war or fighting

➋ a situation in which everything is very calm and quiet or you are feeling calm

n.

➊ [S; U] 和平：Their efforts brought peace to the region. 他们的努力给这个地区带来了和平。

◇peace talks 和平谈判

◇a peace treaty 和平条约

◇[peace with sb] The country is at peace with neighbors. 这个国家与邻邦和平相处。

◇a lasting peace 永久的和平

➋ [U] 安静；平静：Let's go away and leave him in peace. 我们走开，让他一个人安静一下。

◇peace of mind 内心的宁静

同音 peace; piece

谚语If you want peace, you must prepare for war. 要想和平，就得备战（或：居安思危，常备不懈）。