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placid

/ˈplæsəd/

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calm and peaceful

平静的；温和的

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The lake looked placid at dawn, with no wind disturbing the surface.
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黎明时湖面平静，连一丝风也没有。
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Pronunciation: /ˈplæsəd/

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