also tranquillity, late 14c., from Old French tranquilite "peace, happiness" (12c.), from Latin tranquillitatem (nominative tranquillitas) "quietness, stillness; serenity," from tranquillus "quiet, calm, still," perhaps from trans- "over" (here in its intensive sense of "exceedingly") + a root possibly related to quies "rest" (see quiet (n.)).
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1. While it has lost its tranquility ,the area has gained in liveliness.
この地域は昔の静けさを失ったが、活気があった。
2.What could possibly disturb such tranquility ?
何がこのような静けさを破壊する可能性があるのだろうか。
3.The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquility .
このホテルは安らかな場所です。
4.The city was finally restored to tranquility .
この町は最後に平穏を取り戻した。
5.Despite his tranquility ,a somewhat heavy brow speaks temper.