peaceful是一个雅思常考词汇，这个词的常用解释为a. 和平的， 平静的， 安宁的， 爱好和平的，这个词在很多英文原版小说中怎么应用呢，今天小编就带您了解一下。
在儒勒·凡尔纳的《海底两万里》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- It was the second companion he had lost since our arrival on board, and what a death!That friend, crushed, stifled, bruised by the dreadful arms of a poulp, pounded by his iron jaws, would not rest with his comrades in the peaceful coral cemetery!In the midst of the struggle, it was the despairing cry uttered by the unfortunate man that had torn my heart.
-- Amid this peaceful scene of nature, sky and ocean rivalled each other in tranquillity, the sea offering to the orbs of night the finest mirror they could ever have in which to reflect their image.
-- And I also hope that his powerful vessel has conquered the sea at its most terrible gulf, and that the Nautilus has survived where so many other vessels have been lost!If it be so if Captain Nemo still inhabits the ocean, his adopted country, may hatred be appeased in that savage heart!May the contemplation of so many wonders extinguish for ever the spirit of vengeance!May the judge disappear, and the philosopher continue the peaceful exploration of the sea!If his destiny be strange, it is also sublime.
在戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯的《恋爱中的女人》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- In the class-room the last lesson was in progress, peaceful and still.
-- She was busy, the end of the day was here, the work went on as a peaceful tide that is at flood, hushed to retire.
-- "Very peaceful and charming."
-- "But if you'd got as sick as I have of rowdy go-as-you-please in the house, you'd prefer it if people were peaceful and conventional, at least at meals."
-- Ursula seemed so peaceful and sufficient unto herself, sitting there unconsciously crooning her song, strong and unquestioned at the centre of her own universe.
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