释义 |
idiom(as) quiet as a lambused in order to say that a person or animal is very quiet and calm, especially when you would expect them not to be:David went to bed at seven o'clock, quiet as a lamb.As soon as we took the dog out of the box, she was as quiet as a lamb, and she let us carry her home.compare quiet as a mouse
(as) quiet as a lambSilent, meek, and gentle. I just can't believe that Kate actually yelled at Mike—she's quiet as a lamb! My son, usually so boisterous, always goes as quiet as a lamb during church. quiet as a lamb If someone is quiet as a lamb, they are very quiet, calm, or gentle. She's fine, quiet as a lamb. You really mustn't worry. As soon as the organ music began to play, Ellie went quiet as a lamb. |