名詞 silence:

1. the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
2. the absence of sound
   同義詞：quiet
3. a refusal to speak when expected
   同義詞：muteness
4. the trait of keeping things secret
   同義詞：secrecy, secretiveness

動詞 silence:

1. cause to be quiet or not talk
   同義詞：hush, quieten, still, shut up, hush up
2. keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

1. We interpreted his silence as a refusal.
   我們認為他的沉默是拒絕的表示。
2. His forceful arguments reduced his opponents to silence.
   他那有力的論點駁得對手啞口無言。
3. There was nothing but silence in the room.
   這間屋內聲息全無，一片寂靜。
4. The enemy's guns were silenced by repeated bombings.
   敵人的炮火因遭到輪番轟炸而沉寂了。