•The empty house was completely silent.那栋空房子一片寂静。

•She whispered a silent prayer that her wounded brother would not die.她默默地祷告，希望她受伤的兄弟不会死去。

•The police officer told the criminal that he had the right to remain silent.警官告诉罪犯他有权保持沉默

•The minister was silent on/about his plans for the future.部长对将来的计划保持沉默。

•Arthur has always been the strong, silent type (= a type of person, usually a man, who says very little).亚瑟一直是那种坚强而寡言的人。