calm¹

adjective kɑːm

1Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
（人、行为或举止）镇静的；冷静的；平静的
she had to keep calm at all costs
his voice was calm
他的声音平静。
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘I'm very calm and able to contain my emotion but my emotion is real,’ said Mr Procter.
- We have found that, when practising yoga we feel full of energy and, at the same time, quite calm and strong.
- It made for such an emotional and yet very calm routine.
- When someone has said those words to you, not in anger but in a calm rational manner, they never leave you.
- Natalia stared back with a cool and calm expression to combat Jade's anger flashing in all her features.
- She looked just as frightened as I felt, but I chose to remain calm and emotionless.
- Dawn was as calm and expressionless as usual, but she looked at him in the eyes, nonetheless.
- Will was calm and dispassionate in stating something that is demonstrably false.
- I wanted to ask him a favor, and to do so I had to keep calm and clearheaded.
- He wanted to be calm and strong in his expression of feeling to her.
- She spoke with a calm voice, not surrendering any sign of the emotional state she'd been in just moments earlier.
- Always behave like a duck - keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.
- ‘Let us not get carried away by the emotions but look at it with a calm head in the context of the figures,’ he added.
- Hallie's expression remained the same, dangerously calm and indifferent.
- His normally calm face was worried and his eyes flickered with anger.
- Being subtle, you prefer to mask deep emotions with a calm surface.
- You mask passion with a calm surface and casual behavior.
- The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.
- As I see it, it is vital that you keep calm and happy so our baby will have a chance to get off to a good start in life.
- Everyone knew her time was come, but they tried to keep calm faces for her sake.
Synonyms
serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, undisturbed, unagitated, unmoved, unbothered, untroubled
equable, even-tempered, imperturbable, quiet, steady
placid, peaceful, sedate, unexcitable, impassive, dispassionate, unemotional, phlegmatic, stolid
composed, cool, collected, {cool, calm, and collected}, as cool as a cucumber, cool-headed, self-possessed, controlled, self-controlled, poised
informal unflappable, unfazed, together, laid-back, chilled
rare equanimous
1. 1.1 (of a place) peaceful after violent activity.
  （地方）安静的（尤指与近期的激烈活动相对）
  the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained
  据报道，该城很平静，但仍有军队巡逻。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They patrol these places at night, which ensures a calm atmosphere all over town - especially over festive periods and holidays.
  Two weeks ago the couple announced they had split, saying they wanted the baby to be born into ‘a calm environment with no animosity between its parents’.
  Close your eyes as you breathe and picture a calm place.
  The calm atmosphere wraps around you like a comforting blanket as you find yourself reflecting upon the weekend.
  It's around this time Mum arrived at the hospital in a flurry of excitement and colour, dispelling the calm atmosphere Lucas and I had achieved.
  Despite his ill temper, however, every day that he spends in the calm atmosphere of the peaceful village seems to soften him.
  It has agreed in principle to a forum on Europe in which the issues at stake will be debated in a calm atmosphere.
  It wasn't the biggest place in the town square but it had a more subtle and calm environment than most places, which was a definite plus.
  I will miss everything about Bulgaria because I like the calm atmosphere of Sofia and the good friendships built here.
  Above all, the Robert Ogden School wants to create a safe, comfortable, and calm environment for its pupils.
  The calm atmosphere however, was broken by a rustle ten feet away.
  He slowly pushed open the door, to find a quiet, calm room in which he had not been for nearly a year.
  They strive to create a calm environment to eliminate fear.
  Police disclosed that the town was calm and peaceful, and no complaints or damage from the tourists were reported so far.
  The atmosphere is calm and low-key, with as few distractions as possible to enable the pupils to learn how to prepare and serve food.
  The hotel is located amid six acres of stunningly landscaped gardens, creating a calm area amidst the hectic city.
  The building offers a calm haven in which to study art and enjoy views of the countryside.
  In May, 2002, when Zhongdian was renamed Shangri-La, this formerly calm region gained overnight fame.
  The Superdome started out as a pretty calm environment.
  Here, the cheerful houses of the calm suburbs were as intangible as the dreams of fortune and happiness were to the children of the ghetto.
2(of the weather) pleasantly free from wind.
（天气）无风的
the night was clear and calm
这个晚上无云且无风。
Example sentencesExamples
- They proved adequate in calm weather, but rolled appallingly in rough seas.
- It was a calm summer night, and a strange smell was coming from the graveyard.
- Cool, calm weather helped firefighters battling a fire south of Denver, but hot weather was expected yesterday afternoon.
- Despite the area's nickname, the weather looks rather calm.
- In winter the visibility can be excellent after calm spells of weather.
- Initially, nature seemed to provide some buffer with four days of calm weather that slowed the spread of the oil.
- He was drowned while crossing from Chester Bay to Dublin, his ship having struck a rock and foundered in calm weather.
- In New Zealand lake water can be stored while wind power is available and used in calm weather.
- We had the good fortune to travel through this area on our last visit on a calm day and the mountains were clearly reflected in the lake - a most impressive sight.
- Some of these failures occur during perfectly calm weather.
- Good planning is based on dallying in Florida until a relatively calm weather pattern has established itself.
- When the wind blows, it can be a fearsome proposition, yet, like all links, it is vulnerable when the weather is calm and placid.
- One brilliantly calm, cool summer evening, one of the trustees decides to take us around the campus.
- In the Windhoek area, the generally calm weather of the past few days has been accompanied by clear, still nights.
- I felt the warmth of the Arctic sun on a calm summer's day, the smooth hide of a newly skinned Harp seal, and the insulating fur of the Polar bear.
- It seemed like a perfect place to free your mind from all of life's troubles and just stare out at the open, calm sky that wasn't too far off.
- During calm summer evenings, air next to the ground surface will be cooled and drift down-slope.
- They only occur in certain and very specific calm weather conditions.
- This is why high-pressure systems tend to bring bright, sunny days with calm weather.
- It's been a calm day so far, but now the wind kicks up.
Synonyms
windless, still, tranquil, quiet, serene, peaceful, pacific, undisturbed, restful, balmy, halcyon
1. 2.1 (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves.
  （大海）无浪的，平静的
  a dead calm sea
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was really nice just to follow the cliffs and look down onto a dead calm sea with a setting sun in the west giving the whole scene a nice warm glow.
  The two ships floated easily together upon the calm sea.
  One of the two boats bobs up and down on the calm sea.
  Rogue waves that occur on relatively calm seas are usually generated by storms hundreds of miles away.
  In the second decade Patinir established a formula for the painting of calm seas, while interest in depicting stormy seas came later.
  The fog, though, doesn't slow the vessel down, as it skims across a calm sea at breakneck speed.
  At Pendennis, I slithered from the rocks into a flat, calm sea.
  The sea was quite calm and the short boat ride very invigorating with the breeze blowing in our faces.
  The light winds and calm water conditions made fishing difficult at times, but large numbers of fish were seen moving.
  The ship rocked slowly as the calm sea moved beneath them.
  Children waded into the calm sea, or played on the smooth, round rocks on the beach.
  I'd do a brief but deep meditation - start by visualising a calm sea and synchronising your breath to the waves.
  The waves were passing under us and the ocean was very calm.
  The calm sea helped the families return almost afresh.
  The weekend event opened Saturday to light wind and calm water, and competitors took full advantage.
  We sailed off into the nothingness of the flat calm sea.
  The first week, they sailed the luxurious 44-foot Hazana east in calm seas.
  The sun was not visible, and the sky was an oyster pink, the water of the calm sea similar in shade.
  Even in calm seas, the waves breaking over a reef are dangerous.
  Over 300,000 were rescued from the beaches, and brought safely across exceptionally calm seas.
  Synonyms
  tranquil, still, like a millpond, smooth, glassy, flat, motionless, waveless, unagitated, storm-free
  literary stilly

noun kɑːm

mass noun

1The absence of strong emotions; calm feelings.
his usual calm deserted him
他不再如往日那样心平气和。
Example sentencesExamples
- Vermeer, despite all his appearance of remoteness and calm, is strong meat.
- The forest returned to its usual calm.
- Webster is aware of the kudos to be earned, but is approaching this season with the usual calm of a seasoned battler.
- It communicates a tremendous sense of calm, love, and longing for the infinite.
- It was the first time Graham had seen his brother lose his usual calm.
- The words stung, and I forced my face into its normal smooth calm, determined not to let her know that she could hurt me so easily.
- What he didn't realise was that her calm was steelier than usual because she'd just found out she was pregnant with her first child and had decided that she was not going to let anything stress her out.
- Brandon's voice was a bit tighter than his usual calm.
- When he spoke, he's surrounded by his usual air of self-confidence, calm, indifference and superiority.
- He affected the dazed calm of a man beyond grief and outrage.
- In the face of such scurrility, the dignity and calm of Othello emerge with great force when he takes the stage in the second scene.
- Ignoring their screams, I tried to maintain some semblance of calm, despite the storm raging about inside.
- The blog praised him today for finally showing some passion, something different than his usual state of eerie calm.
- I bit my tongue until I regained a little bit of calm, then managed to force a smile.
- Gordon - whose gentle, unhurried manner lulls one into a feeling of calm - says a placid nature is essential for the job, but he is realistic about the rewards it brings.
- Like Meryl Streep, she can convey the turmoil beneath an implacable surface, and when Cathy's calm and control desert her she is devastatingly believable.
- The horse looked at him with her usual calm, but he was certain she still felt the strain of the long ride from Ashford Manor.
- Most have the impassive calm of volunteers in a medical trial as though nothing were at stake.
- He was typically in a much better mood than he had experienced earlier despite his usual reserved calm.
- My life is a roller coaster of fear and fearlessness, of calm and panic.
Synonyms
composure, coolness, calmness, self-possession, sangfroid, presence of mind, poise, aplomb, self-control
serenity, tranquillity, equanimity, imperturbability, equability, placidness, placidity, impassiveness, impassivity, dispassion, phlegm, stolidity
informal cool, unflappability
rare ataraxy, ataraxia
1. 1.1 The absence of violent activity in a place.
  平静
  the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm
  选举在相对平静的气氛中进行。
  in singular an edgy calm reigned in the capital
  紧张的平静笼罩着首都。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I took advantage of the relative calm and went to find the telephone.
  The relative calm in the camps means the process of healing can begin.
  Those measures led to a decade of relative calm and considerable socio-economic development.
  With the political deadlock, relative calm returned.
  In the final analysis they want peace, calm, Zen and relaxation.
  Thirty years of relative calm followed before the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
  Lunch passed in relative calm, for Charlie tried hard to do nothing that would upset her father in such a way that would send him off to the bedroom for another rest.
  The attacks came amid a surge of border violence following months of calm.
  Moments of relative calm often pre-empt more abrupt and ferocious constructions.
  Talks to stabilize a shaky truce have led to relative calm interspersed with intense bouts of fighting and air strikes.
  By May 1918, Finland had been restored to relative calm.
  Eventually, relative calm is restored and negotiations resume.
  Several months of relative calm ensued, to the relief of the exhausted French.
  After a period of relative calm, things are beginning to get hectic all over again for Allison.
  The relative calm in the region was an irony not lost on some newspaper commentators.
  For gamblers used to the relative calm of Las Vegas, the feeding frenzy in Macao can be a bit of a shock.
  In some cases, the woman's fatal response occurs during a period of relative calm in the violence such as after a battering incident has already occurred.
  Forecasters warn, however, that this year's relative calm is no reason for coastal residents to drop their guard.
  The dons are saying that they have restored peace to the area and calm will reign henceforth.
  This we were able to do in an atmosphere of calm and peace.
  Synonyms
  tranquillity, stillness, calmness, quiet, quietness, quietude, peace, peacefulness, serenity, silence, hush
  restfulness, repose
2The absence of wind.
无风
in the centre of the storm calm prevailed
风暴中心风平浪静。
Example sentencesExamples
- There has been sunshine, hail, rain, sleet, wind and calm all within minutes of each other, but more often at the same time; a tangible oxymoron.
- As the eye of the cyclone crossed the coast at Coolangatta there was a brief calm, and air pressure dropped to 973 hPa.
- Some people dozed during this eerie calm only to be awakened by rushing, howling winds when the back side of the hurricane struck.
- The crew has been called out in all weathers - from absolute calm to hurricane force winds - and has saved many lives and also had to deal with tragedies.
- For example, if you use the helium balloon with the light wind kite it will fly in that period between light winds and flat calm.
Synonyms
stillness, tranquillity, calmness, lull, silence, windlessness, oppressiveness, heaviness
1. 2.1 Still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot or 1 km/h).
  （蒲福风级）零级风
2. 2.2often calmscount noun An area of the sea without wind.
  无风的海域
  flat calms
  Example sentencesExamples
  France sent a massive sixty-four-vessel armada to Louisbourg, only to have it disrupted en route by storms, calms, and disease.
  We progress through days of calms, settling down into the sea's rhythm, sleeping on three-hour watches, ignoring the rasp of ropes in wooden blocks, the whistling kettle, the glow of the paraffin light in the saloon, or the biting cold.
  With conditions ranging from the unpredictable calms of the doldrums to the gale force winds and icebergs of the southern oceans, the Global Challenge is certainly not one for the faint-hearted.
  Chairat managed two races, encountering wind shifts of 180 degrees, alternating between storms and dead calms.
  Ask any fisherman what his greatest enemies are and high on the list will come midges, flat calms and leaking waders.
  His early timekeepers were controlled by pendulums but, in anything but a flat calm, their going was most erratic.
  The big challenge ahead is the notorious Doldrum belt, where the trade winds in the northern hemisphere cancel out those to the south, producing a vast area of squalls and calms where boats can stall for days.
  Sailors in a dead calm know the awful loneliness of the open sea.
  The crew's morale bottomed out when the Wave Warrior hit the Doldrums, an area near the equator that is notorious for its calms and its light, shifting winds.
  This time conditions were completely different with a flat calm and a rather dull day.
  He raved about the ocean, about storms and calms and sudden rain-squalls out of a blue sky, and somewhere a fair woman spinning silk with a crystal spindle.
  He figured on raising nothing more than his drinking elbow on the boat unless there was a flat calm and the safety of a well protected harbour close by.
  Conditions will range from the calms and energy-sapping heat of the northern hemisphere to the icebergs, storms and monumental seas of the southern oceans.
  Vows made in a storm are forgotten in calms.

verb kɑːm

[with object]

1Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.
使平静，使镇静；安慰
I took him inside and tried to calm him down
我把他带到里面，想使他平静下来。
Example sentencesExamples
- It calmed me so much so that I was totally unalarmed when I saw a large black spider go scuttling by along the wainscotting.
- That day, any time I got scared she was holding my hand and calming me without even realizing it.
- After eventually calming the woman down and assuring her they mean no harm they take her to shelter in a nearby house.
- Then, to her shock, Azure heard a gentle, mellow voice in her mind, calming her.
- To some extent, the extra responsibility calmed him down, although he still had his moments.
- Franky's touch calmed him though as he took his eyes off of Brian to pull Franky into a hug.
- They helped and calmed the victims and certainly prevented the patients from deteriorating further.
- The doctor restrained and calmed her but she attacked him again, causing security staff to come to his aid.
- They told how he calmed the people and consoled them with his unshakable belief in God.
- Mrs Payne also described how she calmed her husband down after discovering he had gained access to a shotgun.
- The incident ended after several policemen calmed the crowd and dismissed them.
- They were all cussing and swearing, but Doug calmed him down by just letting him vent until he had had his say.
- Another friend calmed Smith down and he then invited everybody back to his home.
- This greatly calmed him, and soon he was able to make Sarah just a shadow in the back of his mind.
- She ignored the dark looks that were being sent in her direction and concentrated on calming the little boy down.
- Residents at the Soteria Project were treated with a quiet, calming environment.
- The tranquil voice of her aunt calmed Elizabeth and she forgot all about her troubles with Odessa and Marilee.
- As crazy as it may sound at such a moment filled with terror and excitement, she calmed me.
- Strangely, the song calmed people down and stopped them from running too far.
- Anne's cool demeanor immediately calmed her but not her emphatic reply.
Synonyms
soothe, pacify, placate, mollify, appease, conciliate
hush, lull, gentle, tranquillize
quell, allay, alleviate, assuage
British quieten (down)
Australian square off
rare dulcify
1. 1.1calm downno object (of a person) become tranquil and quiet.
  （人）平静下来，冷静下来，镇静下来
  gradually I calmed down and lost my anxiety
  我渐渐地平静下来，忘掉了忧虑。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The postal worker calms down and resumes stamping packages.
  I think I'm finally calming down a little bit, although I do still feel somewhat keyed up.
  After calming down and finishing my homework, I went to bed.
  Charles is still angry about it and according to his manager, won't talk to anyone until he calms down.
  ‘Look, I believe that women are not just sex objects,’ he continues, calming down slightly.
  Getting through the early puppy phase was hard-going, particularly for mom, but thankfully he's calming down a lot now and mostly not acting quite so psychotic.
  She calms down only when the boy's mother explains to her what kind of villainy her father played in their life.
  After a while, she goes and after a while Harley calms down again.
  The officers bring him to the patrol car, and the family calms down, but still they ask the officers for an explanation.
  It could be a matter of sitting in a quiet room, or walking in a park, or going to a church, and then gradually and gently calming down.
  He starts every episode all fired up about putting the shopkeeper away, but usually calms down by the end, even though everybody's dead by then.
  I went down and sat next to her, my arm round her shoulders as she gradually calmed down again.
  As things look right now, Canadians better hope he calms down.
  You will find as the mind calms down, the breath and heart will become quieter and calmer.
  Issuing an apology after calming down, he said he had been deeply provoked and in the heat of the moment lost his temper.
  Ben really wants to go to another family during the week because he really calms down and enjoys coming home for the weekends.
  After he talks for a while he generally calms down and we have a good chat.
  I was very worried over the weekend, but I'm calming down a bit.
  After five minutes, and after he uses my tissues, he calms down.
  When the drugs take affect she calms down and stops yelling.
  Synonyms
  compose oneself, recover/regain one's composure, control oneself, recover/regain one's self-control, pull oneself together, keep one's head, simmer down, cool down, cool off, take it easy
  British quieten down
  informal get a grip, keep one's cool, play it cool, keep one's shirt on, wind down, come back down to earth
  North American informal chill out, hang loose, stay loose, decompress

Origin

Late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma 'heat (of the day)'.

The origin of calm can be traced back to the idea of the heat of the midday sun in a hot climate, when people are indoors and everything is quiet and still. Calm came into English via Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese from Greek kauma ‘heat of the day’, and was perhaps also influenced by Latin calere ‘to be warm’.

Rhymes

alarm, arm, Bairam, balm, barm, becalm, charm, embalm, farm, forearm, Guam, harm, imam, ma'am, malm, Montcalm, Notre-Dame, palm, psalm, qualm, salaam, smarm

CALM²

abbreviationkɑːm

(in Australia) the Department of Conservation and Land Management.
the reserve contains some 500 species of plants and is managed by CALM
Example sentencesExamples
- A CALM employee said that he had never solely regarded the forests as a source of timber.
- The historical account is edited by two senior CALM naturalists.
- The whale was guided into a sling alongside a CALM vessel in preparation for moving the animal into deeper water where whales of this type are more commonly found.
- Divers must obtain permits from Western Australia's CALM department.
- It is on the threatened species list and officers from CALM have been very diligent in keeping specimens alive.
- The potoroo's survival is believed to have been significantly aided by CALM's efforts to control feral foxes and cats.
- The western border of the fire had been contained and CALM was waiting for the fire to extinguish itself.
- His latest publisher is CALM, the Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia.
- A CALM regional manager recounted the story of a well known forest scientist who derived 'great personal enjoyment out of sitting on a stump listening to and observing nature'.
- They'll use a mobile offshore production unit and a floating storage and offloading vessel moored to a CALM buoy.

Definition of calm in US English:

calm

adjectivekä(l)mkɑ(l)m

1Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
（人、行为或举止）镇静的；冷静的；平静的
she had to keep calm at all costs
his voice was calm
他的声音平静。
Example sentencesExamples
- She looked just as frightened as I felt, but I chose to remain calm and emotionless.
- ‘Let us not get carried away by the emotions but look at it with a calm head in the context of the figures,’ he added.
- The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.
- His normally calm face was worried and his eyes flickered with anger.
- We have found that, when practising yoga we feel full of energy and, at the same time, quite calm and strong.
- Being subtle, you prefer to mask deep emotions with a calm surface.
- She spoke with a calm voice, not surrendering any sign of the emotional state she'd been in just moments earlier.
- Natalia stared back with a cool and calm expression to combat Jade's anger flashing in all her features.
- Hallie's expression remained the same, dangerously calm and indifferent.
- It made for such an emotional and yet very calm routine.
- I wanted to ask him a favor, and to do so I had to keep calm and clearheaded.
- He wanted to be calm and strong in his expression of feeling to her.
- Dawn was as calm and expressionless as usual, but she looked at him in the eyes, nonetheless.
- When someone has said those words to you, not in anger but in a calm rational manner, they never leave you.
- Everyone knew her time was come, but they tried to keep calm faces for her sake.
- ‘I'm very calm and able to contain my emotion but my emotion is real,’ said Mr Procter.
- As I see it, it is vital that you keep calm and happy so our baby will have a chance to get off to a good start in life.
- Will was calm and dispassionate in stating something that is demonstrably false.
- Always behave like a duck - keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.
- You mask passion with a calm surface and casual behavior.
Synonyms
serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, undisturbed, unagitated, unmoved, unbothered, untroubled
1. 1.1 (of a place) peaceful, especially in contrast to recent violent activity.
  （地方）安静的（尤指与近期的激烈活动相对）
  the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained
  据报道，该城很平静，但仍有军队巡逻。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's around this time Mum arrived at the hospital in a flurry of excitement and colour, dispelling the calm atmosphere Lucas and I had achieved.
  Despite his ill temper, however, every day that he spends in the calm atmosphere of the peaceful village seems to soften him.
  They patrol these places at night, which ensures a calm atmosphere all over town - especially over festive periods and holidays.
  Above all, the Robert Ogden School wants to create a safe, comfortable, and calm environment for its pupils.
  The Superdome started out as a pretty calm environment.
  The calm atmosphere wraps around you like a comforting blanket as you find yourself reflecting upon the weekend.
  It wasn't the biggest place in the town square but it had a more subtle and calm environment than most places, which was a definite plus.
  The hotel is located amid six acres of stunningly landscaped gardens, creating a calm area amidst the hectic city.
  The atmosphere is calm and low-key, with as few distractions as possible to enable the pupils to learn how to prepare and serve food.
  They strive to create a calm environment to eliminate fear.
  Police disclosed that the town was calm and peaceful, and no complaints or damage from the tourists were reported so far.
  He slowly pushed open the door, to find a quiet, calm room in which he had not been for nearly a year.
  Two weeks ago the couple announced they had split, saying they wanted the baby to be born into ‘a calm environment with no animosity between its parents’.
  Close your eyes as you breathe and picture a calm place.
  Here, the cheerful houses of the calm suburbs were as intangible as the dreams of fortune and happiness were to the children of the ghetto.
  The calm atmosphere however, was broken by a rustle ten feet away.
  It has agreed in principle to a forum on Europe in which the issues at stake will be debated in a calm atmosphere.
  In May, 2002, when Zhongdian was renamed Shangri-La, this formerly calm region gained overnight fame.
  The building offers a calm haven in which to study art and enjoy views of the countryside.
  I will miss everything about Bulgaria because I like the calm atmosphere of Sofia and the good friendships built here.
2(of the weather) pleasantly free from wind.
（天气）无风的
the night was clear and calm
这个晚上无云且无风。
Example sentencesExamples
- They proved adequate in calm weather, but rolled appallingly in rough seas.
- Initially, nature seemed to provide some buffer with four days of calm weather that slowed the spread of the oil.
- Cool, calm weather helped firefighters battling a fire south of Denver, but hot weather was expected yesterday afternoon.
- During calm summer evenings, air next to the ground surface will be cooled and drift down-slope.
- He was drowned while crossing from Chester Bay to Dublin, his ship having struck a rock and foundered in calm weather.
- It was a calm summer night, and a strange smell was coming from the graveyard.
- I felt the warmth of the Arctic sun on a calm summer's day, the smooth hide of a newly skinned Harp seal, and the insulating fur of the Polar bear.
- Some of these failures occur during perfectly calm weather.
- In New Zealand lake water can be stored while wind power is available and used in calm weather.
- When the wind blows, it can be a fearsome proposition, yet, like all links, it is vulnerable when the weather is calm and placid.
- We had the good fortune to travel through this area on our last visit on a calm day and the mountains were clearly reflected in the lake - a most impressive sight.
- In the Windhoek area, the generally calm weather of the past few days has been accompanied by clear, still nights.
- One brilliantly calm, cool summer evening, one of the trustees decides to take us around the campus.
- They only occur in certain and very specific calm weather conditions.
- In winter the visibility can be excellent after calm spells of weather.
- It seemed like a perfect place to free your mind from all of life's troubles and just stare out at the open, calm sky that wasn't too far off.
- Despite the area's nickname, the weather looks rather calm.
- It's been a calm day so far, but now the wind kicks up.
- Good planning is based on dallying in Florida until a relatively calm weather pattern has established itself.
- This is why high-pressure systems tend to bring bright, sunny days with calm weather.
Synonyms
windless, still, tranquil, quiet, serene, peaceful, pacific, undisturbed, restful, balmy, halcyon
1. 2.1 (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves.
  （大海）无浪的，平静的
  Example sentencesExamples
  We sailed off into the nothingness of the flat calm sea.
  In the second decade Patinir established a formula for the painting of calm seas, while interest in depicting stormy seas came later.
  The calm sea helped the families return almost afresh.
  Over 300,000 were rescued from the beaches, and brought safely across exceptionally calm seas.
  The sea was quite calm and the short boat ride very invigorating with the breeze blowing in our faces.
  The two ships floated easily together upon the calm sea.
  The first week, they sailed the luxurious 44-foot Hazana east in calm seas.
  Rogue waves that occur on relatively calm seas are usually generated by storms hundreds of miles away.
  The sun was not visible, and the sky was an oyster pink, the water of the calm sea similar in shade.
  I'd do a brief but deep meditation - start by visualising a calm sea and synchronising your breath to the waves.
  One of the two boats bobs up and down on the calm sea.
  The fog, though, doesn't slow the vessel down, as it skims across a calm sea at breakneck speed.
  The ship rocked slowly as the calm sea moved beneath them.
  Even in calm seas, the waves breaking over a reef are dangerous.
  At Pendennis, I slithered from the rocks into a flat, calm sea.
  It was really nice just to follow the cliffs and look down onto a dead calm sea with a setting sun in the west giving the whole scene a nice warm glow.
  The light winds and calm water conditions made fishing difficult at times, but large numbers of fish were seen moving.
  The weekend event opened Saturday to light wind and calm water, and competitors took full advantage.
  The waves were passing under us and the ocean was very calm.
  Children waded into the calm sea, or played on the smooth, round rocks on the beach.
  Synonyms
  tranquil, still, like a millpond, smooth, glassy, flat, motionless, waveless, unagitated, storm-free

nounkä(l)mkɑ(l)m

1The absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group.
平静
the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm
选举在相对平静的气氛中进行。
in singular an edgy calm reigned in the capital
紧张的平静笼罩着首都。
Example sentencesExamples
- After a period of relative calm, things are beginning to get hectic all over again for Allison.
- In some cases, the woman's fatal response occurs during a period of relative calm in the violence such as after a battering incident has already occurred.
- Several months of relative calm ensued, to the relief of the exhausted French.
- The attacks came amid a surge of border violence following months of calm.
- The relative calm in the region was an irony not lost on some newspaper commentators.
- Thirty years of relative calm followed before the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
- I took advantage of the relative calm and went to find the telephone.
- Forecasters warn, however, that this year's relative calm is no reason for coastal residents to drop their guard.
- With the political deadlock, relative calm returned.
- Those measures led to a decade of relative calm and considerable socio-economic development.
- The dons are saying that they have restored peace to the area and calm will reign henceforth.
- Lunch passed in relative calm, for Charlie tried hard to do nothing that would upset her father in such a way that would send him off to the bedroom for another rest.
- For gamblers used to the relative calm of Las Vegas, the feeding frenzy in Macao can be a bit of a shock.
- By May 1918, Finland had been restored to relative calm.
- Talks to stabilize a shaky truce have led to relative calm interspersed with intense bouts of fighting and air strikes.
- Moments of relative calm often pre-empt more abrupt and ferocious constructions.
- The relative calm in the camps means the process of healing can begin.
- In the final analysis they want peace, calm, Zen and relaxation.
- Eventually, relative calm is restored and negotiations resume.
- This we were able to do in an atmosphere of calm and peace.
Synonyms
tranquillity, stillness, calmness, quiet, quietness, quietude, peace, peacefulness, serenity, silence, hush
1. 1.1 The absence of nervousness, agitation, or excitement in a person.
  镇静，沉着，心平气和
  his usual calm deserted him
  他不再如往日那样心平气和。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Brandon's voice was a bit tighter than his usual calm.
  He affected the dazed calm of a man beyond grief and outrage.
  The blog praised him today for finally showing some passion, something different than his usual state of eerie calm.
  When he spoke, he's surrounded by his usual air of self-confidence, calm, indifference and superiority.
  Webster is aware of the kudos to be earned, but is approaching this season with the usual calm of a seasoned battler.
  Gordon - whose gentle, unhurried manner lulls one into a feeling of calm - says a placid nature is essential for the job, but he is realistic about the rewards it brings.
  It was the first time Graham had seen his brother lose his usual calm.
  Most have the impassive calm of volunteers in a medical trial as though nothing were at stake.
  Ignoring their screams, I tried to maintain some semblance of calm, despite the storm raging about inside.
  In the face of such scurrility, the dignity and calm of Othello emerge with great force when he takes the stage in the second scene.
  My life is a roller coaster of fear and fearlessness, of calm and panic.
  The horse looked at him with her usual calm, but he was certain she still felt the strain of the long ride from Ashford Manor.
  Vermeer, despite all his appearance of remoteness and calm, is strong meat.
  Like Meryl Streep, she can convey the turmoil beneath an implacable surface, and when Cathy's calm and control desert her she is devastatingly believable.
  He was typically in a much better mood than he had experienced earlier despite his usual reserved calm.
  The forest returned to its usual calm.
  What he didn't realise was that her calm was steelier than usual because she'd just found out she was pregnant with her first child and had decided that she was not going to let anything stress her out.
  The words stung, and I forced my face into its normal smooth calm, determined not to let her know that she could hurt me so easily.
  It communicates a tremendous sense of calm, love, and longing for the infinite.
  I bit my tongue until I regained a little bit of calm, then managed to force a smile.
  Synonyms
  composure, coolness, calmness, self-possession, sangfroid, presence of mind, poise, aplomb, self-control
2The absence of wind.
无风
in the center of the storm calm prevailed
风暴中心风平浪静。
Example sentencesExamples
- The crew has been called out in all weathers - from absolute calm to hurricane force winds - and has saved many lives and also had to deal with tragedies.
- There has been sunshine, hail, rain, sleet, wind and calm all within minutes of each other, but more often at the same time; a tangible oxymoron.
- As the eye of the cyclone crossed the coast at Coolangatta there was a brief calm, and air pressure dropped to 973 hPa.
- For example, if you use the helium balloon with the light wind kite it will fly in that period between light winds and flat calm.
- Some people dozed during this eerie calm only to be awakened by rushing, howling winds when the back side of the hurricane struck.
Synonyms
stillness, tranquillity, calmness, lull, silence, windlessness, oppressiveness, heaviness
1. 2.1 Still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot).
  （蒲福风级）零级风
2. 2.2often calms An area of the sea without wind.
  无风的海域
  Example sentencesExamples
  Vows made in a storm are forgotten in calms.
  Sailors in a dead calm know the awful loneliness of the open sea.
  With conditions ranging from the unpredictable calms of the doldrums to the gale force winds and icebergs of the southern oceans, the Global Challenge is certainly not one for the faint-hearted.
  He raved about the ocean, about storms and calms and sudden rain-squalls out of a blue sky, and somewhere a fair woman spinning silk with a crystal spindle.
  The crew's morale bottomed out when the Wave Warrior hit the Doldrums, an area near the equator that is notorious for its calms and its light, shifting winds.
  We progress through days of calms, settling down into the sea's rhythm, sleeping on three-hour watches, ignoring the rasp of ropes in wooden blocks, the whistling kettle, the glow of the paraffin light in the saloon, or the biting cold.
  Ask any fisherman what his greatest enemies are and high on the list will come midges, flat calms and leaking waders.
  His early timekeepers were controlled by pendulums but, in anything but a flat calm, their going was most erratic.
  He figured on raising nothing more than his drinking elbow on the boat unless there was a flat calm and the safety of a well protected harbour close by.
  Conditions will range from the calms and energy-sapping heat of the northern hemisphere to the icebergs, storms and monumental seas of the southern oceans.
  Chairat managed two races, encountering wind shifts of 180 degrees, alternating between storms and dead calms.
  The big challenge ahead is the notorious Doldrum belt, where the trade winds in the northern hemisphere cancel out those to the south, producing a vast area of squalls and calms where boats can stall for days.
  France sent a massive sixty-four-vessel armada to Louisbourg, only to have it disrupted en route by storms, calms, and disease.
  This time conditions were completely different with a flat calm and a rather dull day.

verbkä(l)mkɑ(l)m

[with object]

1Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.
使平静，使镇静；安慰
I took him inside and tried to calm him down
我把他带到里面，想使他平静下来。
he lit a cigarette to calm his nerves
a cup of tea will have a calming effect
一杯茶会有镇静效果。
Example sentencesExamples
- She ignored the dark looks that were being sent in her direction and concentrated on calming the little boy down.
- Anne's cool demeanor immediately calmed her but not her emphatic reply.
- The doctor restrained and calmed her but she attacked him again, causing security staff to come to his aid.
- The incident ended after several policemen calmed the crowd and dismissed them.
- Then, to her shock, Azure heard a gentle, mellow voice in her mind, calming her.
- Another friend calmed Smith down and he then invited everybody back to his home.
- Residents at the Soteria Project were treated with a quiet, calming environment.
- That day, any time I got scared she was holding my hand and calming me without even realizing it.
- After eventually calming the woman down and assuring her they mean no harm they take her to shelter in a nearby house.
- Mrs Payne also described how she calmed her husband down after discovering he had gained access to a shotgun.
- As crazy as it may sound at such a moment filled with terror and excitement, she calmed me.
- It calmed me so much so that I was totally unalarmed when I saw a large black spider go scuttling by along the wainscotting.
- To some extent, the extra responsibility calmed him down, although he still had his moments.
- They helped and calmed the victims and certainly prevented the patients from deteriorating further.
- They told how he calmed the people and consoled them with his unshakable belief in God.
- The tranquil voice of her aunt calmed Elizabeth and she forgot all about her troubles with Odessa and Marilee.
- They were all cussing and swearing, but Doug calmed him down by just letting him vent until he had had his say.
- This greatly calmed him, and soon he was able to make Sarah just a shadow in the back of his mind.
- Strangely, the song calmed people down and stopped them from running too far.
- Franky's touch calmed him though as he took his eyes off of Brian to pull Franky into a hug.
Synonyms
soothe, pacify, placate, mollify, appease, conciliate
1. 1.1calm downno object (of a person) become tranquil and quiet.
  （人）平静下来，冷静下来，镇静下来
  gradually I calmed down and lost my anxiety
  我渐渐地平静下来，忘掉了忧虑。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The officers bring him to the patrol car, and the family calms down, but still they ask the officers for an explanation.
  I think I'm finally calming down a little bit, although I do still feel somewhat keyed up.
  The postal worker calms down and resumes stamping packages.
  She calms down only when the boy's mother explains to her what kind of villainy her father played in their life.
  You will find as the mind calms down, the breath and heart will become quieter and calmer.
  ‘Look, I believe that women are not just sex objects,’ he continues, calming down slightly.
  After he talks for a while he generally calms down and we have a good chat.
  When the drugs take affect she calms down and stops yelling.
  Charles is still angry about it and according to his manager, won't talk to anyone until he calms down.
  After calming down and finishing my homework, I went to bed.
  I went down and sat next to her, my arm round her shoulders as she gradually calmed down again.
  He starts every episode all fired up about putting the shopkeeper away, but usually calms down by the end, even though everybody's dead by then.
  After a while, she goes and after a while Harley calms down again.
  Issuing an apology after calming down, he said he had been deeply provoked and in the heat of the moment lost his temper.
  It could be a matter of sitting in a quiet room, or walking in a park, or going to a church, and then gradually and gently calming down.
  I was very worried over the weekend, but I'm calming down a bit.
  Getting through the early puppy phase was hard-going, particularly for mom, but thankfully he's calming down a lot now and mostly not acting quite so psychotic.
  Ben really wants to go to another family during the week because he really calms down and enjoys coming home for the weekends.
  As things look right now, Canadians better hope he calms down.
  After five minutes, and after he uses my tissues, he calms down.
  Synonyms
  compose oneself, recover one's composure, regain one's composure, control oneself, recover one's self-control, regain one's self-control, pull oneself together, keep one's head, simmer down, cool down, cool off, take it easy

Origin

Late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma ‘heat (of the day)’.

词汇	calm
释义	calm¹ adjective kɑːm 1Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. （人、行为或举止）镇静的；冷静的；平静的 she had to keep calm at all costs his voice was calm 他的声音平静。 Example sentencesExamples ‘I'm very calm and able to contain my emotion but my emotion is real,’ said Mr Procter. We have found that, when practising yoga we feel full of energy and, at the same time, quite calm and strong. It made for such an emotional and yet very calm routine. When someone has said those words to you, not in anger but in a calm rational manner, they never leave you. Natalia stared back with a cool and calm expression to combat Jade's anger flashing in all her features. She looked just as frightened as I felt, but I chose to remain calm and emotionless. Dawn was as calm and expressionless as usual, but she looked at him in the eyes, nonetheless. Will was calm and dispassionate in stating something that is demonstrably false. I wanted to ask him a favor, and to do so I had to keep calm and clearheaded. He wanted to be calm and strong in his expression of feeling to her. She spoke with a calm voice, not surrendering any sign of the emotional state she'd been in just moments earlier. Always behave like a duck - keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath. ‘Let us not get carried away by the emotions but look at it with a calm head in the context of the figures,’ he added. Hallie's expression remained the same, dangerously calm and indifferent. His normally calm face was worried and his eyes flickered with anger. Being subtle, you prefer to mask deep emotions with a calm surface. You mask passion with a calm surface and casual behavior. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. As I see it, it is vital that you keep calm and happy so our baby will have a chance to get off to a good start in life. Everyone knew her time was come, but they tried to keep calm faces for her sake. Synonyms serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, undisturbed, unagitated, unmoved, unbothered, untroubled equable, even-tempered, imperturbable, quiet, steady placid, peaceful, sedate, unexcitable, impassive, dispassionate, unemotional, phlegmatic, stolid composed, cool, collected, {cool, calm, and collected}, as cool as a cucumber, cool-headed, self-possessed, controlled, self-controlled, poised informal unflappable, unfazed, together, laid-back, chilled rare equanimous 1.1 (of a place) peaceful after violent activity. （地方）安静的（尤指与近期的激烈活动相对） the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained 据报道，该城很平静，但仍有军队巡逻。 Example sentencesExamples They patrol these places at night, which ensures a calm atmosphere all over town - especially over festive periods and holidays. Two weeks ago the couple announced they had split, saying they wanted the baby to be born into ‘a calm environment with no animosity between its parents’. Close your eyes as you breathe and picture a calm place. The calm atmosphere wraps around you like a comforting blanket as you find yourself reflecting upon the weekend. It's around this time Mum arrived at the hospital in a flurry of excitement and colour, dispelling the calm atmosphere Lucas and I had achieved. Despite his ill temper, however, every day that he spends in the calm atmosphere of the peaceful village seems to soften him. It has agreed in principle to a forum on Europe in which the issues at stake will be debated in a calm atmosphere. It wasn't the biggest place in the town square but it had a more subtle and calm environment than most places, which was a definite plus. I will miss everything about Bulgaria because I like the calm atmosphere of Sofia and the good friendships built here. Above all, the Robert Ogden School wants to create a safe, comfortable, and calm environment for its pupils. The calm atmosphere however, was broken by a rustle ten feet away. He slowly pushed open the door, to find a quiet, calm room in which he had not been for nearly a year. They strive to create a calm environment to eliminate fear. Police disclosed that the town was calm and peaceful, and no complaints or damage from the tourists were reported so far. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, with as few distractions as possible to enable the pupils to learn how to prepare and serve food. The hotel is located amid six acres of stunningly landscaped gardens, creating a calm area amidst the hectic city. The building offers a calm haven in which to study art and enjoy views of the countryside. In May, 2002, when Zhongdian was renamed Shangri-La, this formerly calm region gained overnight fame. The Superdome started out as a pretty calm environment. Here, the cheerful houses of the calm suburbs were as intangible as the dreams of fortune and happiness were to the children of the ghetto. 2(of the weather) pleasantly free from wind. （天气）无风的 the night was clear and calm 这个晚上无云且无风。 Example sentencesExamples They proved adequate in calm weather, but rolled appallingly in rough seas. It was a calm summer night, and a strange smell was coming from the graveyard. Cool, calm weather helped firefighters battling a fire south of Denver, but hot weather was expected yesterday afternoon. Despite the area's nickname, the weather looks rather calm. In winter the visibility can be excellent after calm spells of weather. Initially, nature seemed to provide some buffer with four days of calm weather that slowed the spread of the oil. He was drowned while crossing from Chester Bay to Dublin, his ship having struck a rock and foundered in calm weather. In New Zealand lake water can be stored while wind power is available and used in calm weather. We had the good fortune to travel through this area on our last visit on a calm day and the mountains were clearly reflected in the lake - a most impressive sight. Some of these failures occur during perfectly calm weather. Good planning is based on dallying in Florida until a relatively calm weather pattern has established itself. When the wind blows, it can be a fearsome proposition, yet, like all links, it is vulnerable when the weather is calm and placid. One brilliantly calm, cool summer evening, one of the trustees decides to take us around the campus. In the Windhoek area, the generally calm weather of the past few days has been accompanied by clear, still nights. I felt the warmth of the Arctic sun on a calm summer's day, the smooth hide of a newly skinned Harp seal, and the insulating fur of the Polar bear. It seemed like a perfect place to free your mind from all of life's troubles and just stare out at the open, calm sky that wasn't too far off. During calm summer evenings, air next to the ground surface will be cooled and drift down-slope. They only occur in certain and very specific calm weather conditions. This is why high-pressure systems tend to bring bright, sunny days with calm weather. It's been a calm day so far, but now the wind kicks up. Synonyms windless, still, tranquil, quiet, serene, peaceful, pacific, undisturbed, restful, balmy, halcyon 2.1 (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves. （大海）无浪的，平静的 a dead calm sea Example sentencesExamples It was really nice just to follow the cliffs and look down onto a dead calm sea with a setting sun in the west giving the whole scene a nice warm glow. The two ships floated easily together upon the calm sea. One of the two boats bobs up and down on the calm sea. Rogue waves that occur on relatively calm seas are usually generated by storms hundreds of miles away. In the second decade Patinir established a formula for the painting of calm seas, while interest in depicting stormy seas came later. The fog, though, doesn't slow the vessel down, as it skims across a calm sea at breakneck speed. At Pendennis, I slithered from the rocks into a flat, calm sea. The sea was quite calm and the short boat ride very invigorating with the breeze blowing in our faces. The light winds and calm water conditions made fishing difficult at times, but large numbers of fish were seen moving. The ship rocked slowly as the calm sea moved beneath them. Children waded into the calm sea, or played on the smooth, round rocks on the beach. I'd do a brief but deep meditation - start by visualising a calm sea and synchronising your breath to the waves. The waves were passing under us and the ocean was very calm. The calm sea helped the families return almost afresh. The weekend event opened Saturday to light wind and calm water, and competitors took full advantage. We sailed off into the nothingness of the flat calm sea. The first week, they sailed the luxurious 44-foot Hazana east in calm seas. The sun was not visible, and the sky was an oyster pink, the water of the calm sea similar in shade. Even in calm seas, the waves breaking over a reef are dangerous. Over 300,000 were rescued from the beaches, and brought safely across exceptionally calm seas. Synonyms tranquil, still, like a millpond, smooth, glassy, flat, motionless, waveless, unagitated, storm-free literary stilly noun kɑːm mass noun 1The absence of strong emotions; calm feelings. his usual calm deserted him 他不再如往日那样心平气和。 Example sentencesExamples Vermeer, despite all his appearance of remoteness and calm, is strong meat. The forest returned to its usual calm. Webster is aware of the kudos to be earned, but is approaching this season with the usual calm of a seasoned battler. It communicates a tremendous sense of calm, love, and longing for the infinite. It was the first time Graham had seen his brother lose his usual calm. The words stung, and I forced my face into its normal smooth calm, determined not to let her know that she could hurt me so easily. What he didn't realise was that her calm was steelier than usual because she'd just found out she was pregnant with her first child and had decided that she was not going to let anything stress her out. Brandon's voice was a bit tighter than his usual calm. When he spoke, he's surrounded by his usual air of self-confidence, calm, indifference and superiority. He affected the dazed calm of a man beyond grief and outrage. In the face of such scurrility, the dignity and calm of Othello emerge with great force when he takes the stage in the second scene. Ignoring their screams, I tried to maintain some semblance of calm, despite the storm raging about inside. The blog praised him today for finally showing some passion, something different than his usual state of eerie calm. I bit my tongue until I regained a little bit of calm, then managed to force a smile. Gordon - whose gentle, unhurried manner lulls one into a feeling of calm - says a placid nature is essential for the job, but he is realistic about the rewards it brings. Like Meryl Streep, she can convey the turmoil beneath an implacable surface, and when Cathy's calm and control desert her she is devastatingly believable. The horse looked at him with her usual calm, but he was certain she still felt the strain of the long ride from Ashford Manor. Most have the impassive calm of volunteers in a medical trial as though nothing were at stake. He was typically in a much better mood than he had experienced earlier despite his usual reserved calm. My life is a roller coaster of fear and fearlessness, of calm and panic. Synonyms composure, coolness, calmness, self-possession, sangfroid, presence of mind, poise, aplomb, self-control serenity, tranquillity, equanimity, imperturbability, equability, placidness, placidity, impassiveness, impassivity, dispassion, phlegm, stolidity informal cool, unflappability rare ataraxy, ataraxia 1.1 The absence of violent activity in a place. 平静 the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm 选举在相对平静的气氛中进行。 in singular an edgy calm reigned in the capital 紧张的平静笼罩着首都。 Example sentencesExamples I took advantage of the relative calm and went to find the telephone. The relative calm in the camps means the process of healing can begin. Those measures led to a decade of relative calm and considerable socio-economic development. With the political deadlock, relative calm returned. In the final analysis they want peace, calm, Zen and relaxation. Thirty years of relative calm followed before the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Lunch passed in relative calm, for Charlie tried hard to do nothing that would upset her father in such a way that would send him off to the bedroom for another rest. The attacks came amid a surge of border violence following months of calm. Moments of relative calm often pre-empt more abrupt and ferocious constructions. Talks to stabilize a shaky truce have led to relative calm interspersed with intense bouts of fighting and air strikes. By May 1918, Finland had been restored to relative calm. Eventually, relative calm is restored and negotiations resume. Several months of relative calm ensued, to the relief of the exhausted French. After a period of relative calm, things are beginning to get hectic all over again for Allison. The relative calm in the region was an irony not lost on some newspaper commentators. For gamblers used to the relative calm of Las Vegas, the feeding frenzy in Macao can be a bit of a shock. In some cases, the woman's fatal response occurs during a period of relative calm in the violence such as after a battering incident has already occurred. Forecasters warn, however, that this year's relative calm is no reason for coastal residents to drop their guard. The dons are saying that they have restored peace to the area and calm will reign henceforth. This we were able to do in an atmosphere of calm and peace. Synonyms tranquillity, stillness, calmness, quiet, quietness, quietude, peace, peacefulness, serenity, silence, hush restfulness, repose 2The absence of wind. 无风 in the centre of the storm calm prevailed 风暴中心风平浪静。 Example sentencesExamples There has been sunshine, hail, rain, sleet, wind and calm all within minutes of each other, but more often at the same time; a tangible oxymoron. As the eye of the cyclone crossed the coast at Coolangatta there was a brief calm, and air pressure dropped to 973 hPa. Some people dozed during this eerie calm only to be awakened by rushing, howling winds when the back side of the hurricane struck. The crew has been called out in all weathers - from absolute calm to hurricane force winds - and has saved many lives and also had to deal with tragedies. For example, if you use the helium balloon with the light wind kite it will fly in that period between light winds and flat calm. Synonyms stillness, tranquillity, calmness, lull, silence, windlessness, oppressiveness, heaviness 2.1 Still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot or 1 km/h). （蒲福风级）零级风 2.2often calmscount noun An area of the sea without wind. 无风的海域 flat calms Example sentencesExamples France sent a massive sixty-four-vessel armada to Louisbourg, only to have it disrupted en route by storms, calms, and disease. We progress through days of calms, settling down into the sea's rhythm, sleeping on three-hour watches, ignoring the rasp of ropes in wooden blocks, the whistling kettle, the glow of the paraffin light in the saloon, or the biting cold. With conditions ranging from the unpredictable calms of the doldrums to the gale force winds and icebergs of the southern oceans, the Global Challenge is certainly not one for the faint-hearted. Chairat managed two races, encountering wind shifts of 180 degrees, alternating between storms and dead calms. Ask any fisherman what his greatest enemies are and high on the list will come midges, flat calms and leaking waders. His early timekeepers were controlled by pendulums but, in anything but a flat calm, their going was most erratic. The big challenge ahead is the notorious Doldrum belt, where the trade winds in the northern hemisphere cancel out those to the south, producing a vast area of squalls and calms where boats can stall for days. Sailors in a dead calm know the awful loneliness of the open sea. The crew's morale bottomed out when the Wave Warrior hit the Doldrums, an area near the equator that is notorious for its calms and its light, shifting winds. This time conditions were completely different with a flat calm and a rather dull day. He raved about the ocean, about storms and calms and sudden rain-squalls out of a blue sky, and somewhere a fair woman spinning silk with a crystal spindle. He figured on raising nothing more than his drinking elbow on the boat unless there was a flat calm and the safety of a well protected harbour close by. Conditions will range from the calms and energy-sapping heat of the northern hemisphere to the icebergs, storms and monumental seas of the southern oceans. Vows made in a storm are forgotten in calms. verb kɑːm [with object] 1Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe. 使平静，使镇静；安慰 I took him inside and tried to calm him down 我把他带到里面，想使他平静下来。 Example sentencesExamples It calmed me so much so that I was totally unalarmed when I saw a large black spider go scuttling by along the wainscotting. That day, any time I got scared she was holding my hand and calming me without even realizing it. After eventually calming the woman down and assuring her they mean no harm they take her to shelter in a nearby house. Then, to her shock, Azure heard a gentle, mellow voice in her mind, calming her. To some extent, the extra responsibility calmed him down, although he still had his moments. Franky's touch calmed him though as he took his eyes off of Brian to pull Franky into a hug. They helped and calmed the victims and certainly prevented the patients from deteriorating further. The doctor restrained and calmed her but she attacked him again, causing security staff to come to his aid. They told how he calmed the people and consoled them with his unshakable belief in God. Mrs Payne also described how she calmed her husband down after discovering he had gained access to a shotgun. The incident ended after several policemen calmed the crowd and dismissed them. They were all cussing and swearing, but Doug calmed him down by just letting him vent until he had had his say. Another friend calmed Smith down and he then invited everybody back to his home. This greatly calmed him, and soon he was able to make Sarah just a shadow in the back of his mind. She ignored the dark looks that were being sent in her direction and concentrated on calming the little boy down. Residents at the Soteria Project were treated with a quiet, calming environment. The tranquil voice of her aunt calmed Elizabeth and she forgot all about her troubles with Odessa and Marilee. As crazy as it may sound at such a moment filled with terror and excitement, she calmed me. Strangely, the song calmed people down and stopped them from running too far. Anne's cool demeanor immediately calmed her but not her emphatic reply. Synonyms soothe, pacify, placate, mollify, appease, conciliate hush, lull, gentle, tranquillize quell, allay, alleviate, assuage British quieten (down) Australian square off rare dulcify 1.1calm downno object (of a person) become tranquil and quiet. （人）平静下来，冷静下来，镇静下来 gradually I calmed down and lost my anxiety 我渐渐地平静下来，忘掉了忧虑。 Example sentencesExamples The postal worker calms down and resumes stamping packages. I think I'm finally calming down a little bit, although I do still feel somewhat keyed up. After calming down and finishing my homework, I went to bed. Charles is still angry about it and according to his manager, won't talk to anyone until he calms down. ‘Look, I believe that women are not just sex objects,’ he continues, calming down slightly. Getting through the early puppy phase was hard-going, particularly for mom, but thankfully he's calming down a lot now and mostly not acting quite so psychotic. She calms down only when the boy's mother explains to her what kind of villainy her father played in their life. After a while, she goes and after a while Harley calms down again. The officers bring him to the patrol car, and the family calms down, but still they ask the officers for an explanation. It could be a matter of sitting in a quiet room, or walking in a park, or going to a church, and then gradually and gently calming down. He starts every episode all fired up about putting the shopkeeper away, but usually calms down by the end, even though everybody's dead by then. I went down and sat next to her, my arm round her shoulders as she gradually calmed down again. As things look right now, Canadians better hope he calms down. You will find as the mind calms down, the breath and heart will become quieter and calmer. Issuing an apology after calming down, he said he had been deeply provoked and in the heat of the moment lost his temper. Ben really wants to go to another family during the week because he really calms down and enjoys coming home for the weekends. After he talks for a while he generally calms down and we have a good chat. I was very worried over the weekend, but I'm calming down a bit. After five minutes, and after he uses my tissues, he calms down. When the drugs take affect she calms down and stops yelling. Synonyms compose oneself, recover/regain one's composure, control oneself, recover/regain one's self-control, pull oneself together, keep one's head, simmer down, cool down, cool off, take it easy British quieten down informal get a grip, keep one's cool, play it cool, keep one's shirt on, wind down, come back down to earth North American informal chill out, hang loose, stay loose, decompress Origin Late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma 'heat (of the day)'. The origin of calm can be traced back to the idea of the heat of the midday sun in a hot climate, when people are indoors and everything is quiet and still. Calm came into English via Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese from Greek kauma ‘heat of the day’, and was perhaps also influenced by Latin calere ‘to be warm’. Rhymes alarm, arm, Bairam, balm, barm, becalm, charm, embalm, farm, forearm, Guam, harm, imam, ma'am, malm, Montcalm, Notre-Dame, palm, psalm, qualm, salaam, smarm CALM² abbreviationkɑːm (in Australia) the Department of Conservation and Land Management. the reserve contains some 500 species of plants and is managed by CALM Example sentencesExamples A CALM employee said that he had never solely regarded the forests as a source of timber. The historical account is edited by two senior CALM naturalists. The whale was guided into a sling alongside a CALM vessel in preparation for moving the animal into deeper water where whales of this type are more commonly found. Divers must obtain permits from Western Australia's CALM department. It is on the threatened species list and officers from CALM have been very diligent in keeping specimens alive. The potoroo's survival is believed to have been significantly aided by CALM's efforts to control feral foxes and cats. The western border of the fire had been contained and CALM was waiting for the fire to extinguish itself. His latest publisher is CALM, the Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia. A CALM regional manager recounted the story of a well known forest scientist who derived 'great personal enjoyment out of sitting on a stump listening to and observing nature'. They'll use a mobile offshore production unit and a floating storage and offloading vessel moored to a CALM buoy. adj.1 abbr.1 Definition of calm in US English: calm adjectivekä(l)mkɑ(l)m 1Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. （人、行为或举止）镇静的；冷静的；平静的 she had to keep calm at all costs his voice was calm 他的声音平静。 Example sentencesExamples She looked just as frightened as I felt, but I chose to remain calm and emotionless. ‘Let us not get carried away by the emotions but look at it with a calm head in the context of the figures,’ he added. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. His normally calm face was worried and his eyes flickered with anger. We have found that, when practising yoga we feel full of energy and, at the same time, quite calm and strong. Being subtle, you prefer to mask deep emotions with a calm surface. She spoke with a calm voice, not surrendering any sign of the emotional state she'd been in just moments earlier. Natalia stared back with a cool and calm expression to combat Jade's anger flashing in all her features. Hallie's expression remained the same, dangerously calm and indifferent. It made for such an emotional and yet very calm routine. I wanted to ask him a favor, and to do so I had to keep calm and clearheaded. He wanted to be calm and strong in his expression of feeling to her. Dawn was as calm and expressionless as usual, but she looked at him in the eyes, nonetheless. When someone has said those words to you, not in anger but in a calm rational manner, they never leave you. Everyone knew her time was come, but they tried to keep calm faces for her sake. ‘I'm very calm and able to contain my emotion but my emotion is real,’ said Mr Procter. As I see it, it is vital that you keep calm and happy so our baby will have a chance to get off to a good start in life. Will was calm and dispassionate in stating something that is demonstrably false. Always behave like a duck - keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath. You mask passion with a calm surface and casual behavior. Synonyms serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, undisturbed, unagitated, unmoved, unbothered, untroubled 1.1 (of a place) peaceful, especially in contrast to recent violent activity. （地方）安静的（尤指与近期的激烈活动相对） the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained 据报道，该城很平静，但仍有军队巡逻。 Example sentencesExamples It's around this time Mum arrived at the hospital in a flurry of excitement and colour, dispelling the calm atmosphere Lucas and I had achieved. Despite his ill temper, however, every day that he spends in the calm atmosphere of the peaceful village seems to soften him. They patrol these places at night, which ensures a calm atmosphere all over town - especially over festive periods and holidays. Above all, the Robert Ogden School wants to create a safe, comfortable, and calm environment for its pupils. The Superdome started out as a pretty calm environment. The calm atmosphere wraps around you like a comforting blanket as you find yourself reflecting upon the weekend. It wasn't the biggest place in the town square but it had a more subtle and calm environment than most places, which was a definite plus. The hotel is located amid six acres of stunningly landscaped gardens, creating a calm area amidst the hectic city. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, with as few distractions as possible to enable the pupils to learn how to prepare and serve food. They strive to create a calm environment to eliminate fear. Police disclosed that the town was calm and peaceful, and no complaints or damage from the tourists were reported so far. He slowly pushed open the door, to find a quiet, calm room in which he had not been for nearly a year. Two weeks ago the couple announced they had split, saying they wanted the baby to be born into ‘a calm environment with no animosity between its parents’. Close your eyes as you breathe and picture a calm place. Here, the cheerful houses of the calm suburbs were as intangible as the dreams of fortune and happiness were to the children of the ghetto. The calm atmosphere however, was broken by a rustle ten feet away. It has agreed in principle to a forum on Europe in which the issues at stake will be debated in a calm atmosphere. In May, 2002, when Zhongdian was renamed Shangri-La, this formerly calm region gained overnight fame. The building offers a calm haven in which to study art and enjoy views of the countryside. I will miss everything about Bulgaria because I like the calm atmosphere of Sofia and the good friendships built here. 2(of the weather) pleasantly free from wind. （天气）无风的 the night was clear and calm 这个晚上无云且无风。 Example sentencesExamples They proved adequate in calm weather, but rolled appallingly in rough seas. Initially, nature seemed to provide some buffer with four days of calm weather that slowed the spread of the oil. Cool, calm weather helped firefighters battling a fire south of Denver, but hot weather was expected yesterday afternoon. During calm summer evenings, air next to the ground surface will be cooled and drift down-slope. He was drowned while crossing from Chester Bay to Dublin, his ship having struck a rock and foundered in calm weather. It was a calm summer night, and a strange smell was coming from the graveyard. I felt the warmth of the Arctic sun on a calm summer's day, the smooth hide of a newly skinned Harp seal, and the insulating fur of the Polar bear. Some of these failures occur during perfectly calm weather. In New Zealand lake water can be stored while wind power is available and used in calm weather. When the wind blows, it can be a fearsome proposition, yet, like all links, it is vulnerable when the weather is calm and placid. We had the good fortune to travel through this area on our last visit on a calm day and the mountains were clearly reflected in the lake - a most impressive sight. In the Windhoek area, the generally calm weather of the past few days has been accompanied by clear, still nights. One brilliantly calm, cool summer evening, one of the trustees decides to take us around the campus. They only occur in certain and very specific calm weather conditions. In winter the visibility can be excellent after calm spells of weather. It seemed like a perfect place to free your mind from all of life's troubles and just stare out at the open, calm sky that wasn't too far off. Despite the area's nickname, the weather looks rather calm. It's been a calm day so far, but now the wind kicks up. Good planning is based on dallying in Florida until a relatively calm weather pattern has established itself. This is why high-pressure systems tend to bring bright, sunny days with calm weather. Synonyms windless, still, tranquil, quiet, serene, peaceful, pacific, undisturbed, restful, balmy, halcyon 2.1 (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves. （大海）无浪的，平静的 Example sentencesExamples We sailed off into the nothingness of the flat calm sea. In the second decade Patinir established a formula for the painting of calm seas, while interest in depicting stormy seas came later. The calm sea helped the families return almost afresh. Over 300,000 were rescued from the beaches, and brought safely across exceptionally calm seas. The sea was quite calm and the short boat ride very invigorating with the breeze blowing in our faces. The two ships floated easily together upon the calm sea. The first week, they sailed the luxurious 44-foot Hazana east in calm seas. Rogue waves that occur on relatively calm seas are usually generated by storms hundreds of miles away. The sun was not visible, and the sky was an oyster pink, the water of the calm sea similar in shade. I'd do a brief but deep meditation - start by visualising a calm sea and synchronising your breath to the waves. One of the two boats bobs up and down on the calm sea. The fog, though, doesn't slow the vessel down, as it skims across a calm sea at breakneck speed. The ship rocked slowly as the calm sea moved beneath them. Even in calm seas, the waves breaking over a reef are dangerous. At Pendennis, I slithered from the rocks into a flat, calm sea. It was really nice just to follow the cliffs and look down onto a dead calm sea with a setting sun in the west giving the whole scene a nice warm glow. The light winds and calm water conditions made fishing difficult at times, but large numbers of fish were seen moving. The weekend event opened Saturday to light wind and calm water, and competitors took full advantage. The waves were passing under us and the ocean was very calm. Children waded into the calm sea, or played on the smooth, round rocks on the beach. Synonyms tranquil, still, like a millpond, smooth, glassy, flat, motionless, waveless, unagitated, storm-free nounkä(l)mkɑ(l)m 1The absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group. 平静 the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm 选举在相对平静的气氛中进行。 in singular an edgy calm reigned in the capital 紧张的平静笼罩着首都。 Example sentencesExamples After a period of relative calm, things are beginning to get hectic all over again for Allison. In some cases, the woman's fatal response occurs during a period of relative calm in the violence such as after a battering incident has already occurred. Several months of relative calm ensued, to the relief of the exhausted French. The attacks came amid a surge of border violence following months of calm. The relative calm in the region was an irony not lost on some newspaper commentators. Thirty years of relative calm followed before the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992. I took advantage of the relative calm and went to find the telephone. Forecasters warn, however, that this year's relative calm is no reason for coastal residents to drop their guard. With the political deadlock, relative calm returned. Those measures led to a decade of relative calm and considerable socio-economic development. The dons are saying that they have restored peace to the area and calm will reign henceforth. Lunch passed in relative calm, for Charlie tried hard to do nothing that would upset her father in such a way that would send him off to the bedroom for another rest. For gamblers used to the relative calm of Las Vegas, the feeding frenzy in Macao can be a bit of a shock. By May 1918, Finland had been restored to relative calm. Talks to stabilize a shaky truce have led to relative calm interspersed with intense bouts of fighting and air strikes. Moments of relative calm often pre-empt more abrupt and ferocious constructions. The relative calm in the camps means the process of healing can begin. In the final analysis they want peace, calm, Zen and relaxation. Eventually, relative calm is restored and negotiations resume. This we were able to do in an atmosphere of calm and peace. Synonyms tranquillity, stillness, calmness, quiet, quietness, quietude, peace, peacefulness, serenity, silence, hush 1.1 The absence of nervousness, agitation, or excitement in a person. 镇静，沉着，心平气和 his usual calm deserted him 他不再如往日那样心平气和。 Example sentencesExamples Brandon's voice was a bit tighter than his usual calm. He affected the dazed calm of a man beyond grief and outrage. The blog praised him today for finally showing some passion, something different than his usual state of eerie calm. When he spoke, he's surrounded by his usual air of self-confidence, calm, indifference and superiority. Webster is aware of the kudos to be earned, but is approaching this season with the usual calm of a seasoned battler. Gordon - whose gentle, unhurried manner lulls one into a feeling of calm - says a placid nature is essential for the job, but he is realistic about the rewards it brings. It was the first time Graham had seen his brother lose his usual calm. Most have the impassive calm of volunteers in a medical trial as though nothing were at stake. Ignoring their screams, I tried to maintain some semblance of calm, despite the storm raging about inside. In the face of such scurrility, the dignity and calm of Othello emerge with great force when he takes the stage in the second scene. My life is a roller coaster of fear and fearlessness, of calm and panic. The horse looked at him with her usual calm, but he was certain she still felt the strain of the long ride from Ashford Manor. Vermeer, despite all his appearance of remoteness and calm, is strong meat. Like Meryl Streep, she can convey the turmoil beneath an implacable surface, and when Cathy's calm and control desert her she is devastatingly believable. He was typically in a much better mood than he had experienced earlier despite his usual reserved calm. The forest returned to its usual calm. What he didn't realise was that her calm was steelier than usual because she'd just found out she was pregnant with her first child and had decided that she was not going to let anything stress her out. The words stung, and I forced my face into its normal smooth calm, determined not to let her know that she could hurt me so easily. It communicates a tremendous sense of calm, love, and longing for the infinite. I bit my tongue until I regained a little bit of calm, then managed to force a smile. Synonyms composure, coolness, calmness, self-possession, sangfroid, presence of mind, poise, aplomb, self-control 2The absence of wind. 无风 in the center of the storm calm prevailed 风暴中心风平浪静。 Example sentencesExamples The crew has been called out in all weathers - from absolute calm to hurricane force winds - and has saved many lives and also had to deal with tragedies. There has been sunshine, hail, rain, sleet, wind and calm all within minutes of each other, but more often at the same time; a tangible oxymoron. As the eye of the cyclone crossed the coast at Coolangatta there was a brief calm, and air pressure dropped to 973 hPa. For example, if you use the helium balloon with the light wind kite it will fly in that period between light winds and flat calm. Some people dozed during this eerie calm only to be awakened by rushing, howling winds when the back side of the hurricane struck. Synonyms stillness, tranquillity, calmness, lull, silence, windlessness, oppressiveness, heaviness 2.1 Still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot). （蒲福风级）零级风 2.2often calms An area of the sea without wind. 无风的海域 Example sentencesExamples Vows made in a storm are forgotten in calms. Sailors in a dead calm know the awful loneliness of the open sea. With conditions ranging from the unpredictable calms of the doldrums to the gale force winds and icebergs of the southern oceans, the Global Challenge is certainly not one for the faint-hearted. He raved about the ocean, about storms and calms and sudden rain-squalls out of a blue sky, and somewhere a fair woman spinning silk with a crystal spindle. The crew's morale bottomed out when the Wave Warrior hit the Doldrums, an area near the equator that is notorious for its calms and its light, shifting winds. We progress through days of calms, settling down into the sea's rhythm, sleeping on three-hour watches, ignoring the rasp of ropes in wooden blocks, the whistling kettle, the glow of the paraffin light in the saloon, or the biting cold. Ask any fisherman what his greatest enemies are and high on the list will come midges, flat calms and leaking waders. His early timekeepers were controlled by pendulums but, in anything but a flat calm, their going was most erratic. He figured on raising nothing more than his drinking elbow on the boat unless there was a flat calm and the safety of a well protected harbour close by. Conditions will range from the calms and energy-sapping heat of the northern hemisphere to the icebergs, storms and monumental seas of the southern oceans. Chairat managed two races, encountering wind shifts of 180 degrees, alternating between storms and dead calms. The big challenge ahead is the notorious Doldrum belt, where the trade winds in the northern hemisphere cancel out those to the south, producing a vast area of squalls and calms where boats can stall for days. France sent a massive sixty-four-vessel armada to Louisbourg, only to have it disrupted en route by storms, calms, and disease. This time conditions were completely different with a flat calm and a rather dull day. verbkä(l)mkɑ(l)m [with object] 1Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe. 使平静，使镇静；安慰 I took him inside and tried to calm him down 我把他带到里面，想使他平静下来。 he lit a cigarette to calm his nerves a cup of tea will have a calming effect 一杯茶会有镇静效果。 Example sentencesExamples She ignored the dark looks that were being sent in her direction and concentrated on calming the little boy down. Anne's cool demeanor immediately calmed her but not her emphatic reply. The doctor restrained and calmed her but she attacked him again, causing security staff to come to his aid. The incident ended after several policemen calmed the crowd and dismissed them. Then, to her shock, Azure heard a gentle, mellow voice in her mind, calming her. Another friend calmed Smith down and he then invited everybody back to his home. Residents at the Soteria Project were treated with a quiet, calming environment. That day, any time I got scared she was holding my hand and calming me without even realizing it. After eventually calming the woman down and assuring her they mean no harm they take her to shelter in a nearby house. Mrs Payne also described how she calmed her husband down after discovering he had gained access to a shotgun. As crazy as it may sound at such a moment filled with terror and excitement, she calmed me. It calmed me so much so that I was totally unalarmed when I saw a large black spider go scuttling by along the wainscotting. To some extent, the extra responsibility calmed him down, although he still had his moments. They helped and calmed the victims and certainly prevented the patients from deteriorating further. They told how he calmed the people and consoled them with his unshakable belief in God. The tranquil voice of her aunt calmed Elizabeth and she forgot all about her troubles with Odessa and Marilee. They were all cussing and swearing, but Doug calmed him down by just letting him vent until he had had his say. This greatly calmed him, and soon he was able to make Sarah just a shadow in the back of his mind. Strangely, the song calmed people down and stopped them from running too far. Franky's touch calmed him though as he took his eyes off of Brian to pull Franky into a hug. Synonyms soothe, pacify, placate, mollify, appease, conciliate 1.1calm downno object (of a person) become tranquil and quiet. （人）平静下来，冷静下来，镇静下来 gradually I calmed down and lost my anxiety 我渐渐地平静下来，忘掉了忧虑。 Example sentencesExamples The officers bring him to the patrol car, and the family calms down, but still they ask the officers for an explanation. I think I'm finally calming down a little bit, although I do still feel somewhat keyed up. The postal worker calms down and resumes stamping packages. She calms down only when the boy's mother explains to her what kind of villainy her father played in their life. You will find as the mind calms down, the breath and heart will become quieter and calmer. ‘Look, I believe that women are not just sex objects,’ he continues, calming down slightly. After he talks for a while he generally calms down and we have a good chat. When the drugs take affect she calms down and stops yelling. Charles is still angry about it and according to his manager, won't talk to anyone until he calms down. After calming down and finishing my homework, I went to bed. I went down and sat next to her, my arm round her shoulders as she gradually calmed down again. He starts every episode all fired up about putting the shopkeeper away, but usually calms down by the end, even though everybody's dead by then. After a while, she goes and after a while Harley calms down again. Issuing an apology after calming down, he said he had been deeply provoked and in the heat of the moment lost his temper. It could be a matter of sitting in a quiet room, or walking in a park, or going to a church, and then gradually and gently calming down. I was very worried over the weekend, but I'm calming down a bit. Getting through the early puppy phase was hard-going, particularly for mom, but thankfully he's calming down a lot now and mostly not acting quite so psychotic. Ben really wants to go to another family during the week because he really calms down and enjoys coming home for the weekends. As things look right now, Canadians better hope he calms down. After five minutes, and after he uses my tissues, he calms down. Synonyms compose oneself, recover one's composure, regain one's composure, control oneself, recover one's self-control, regain one's self-control, pull oneself together, keep one's head, simmer down, cool down, cool off, take it easy Origin Late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma ‘heat (of the day)’.
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