Definition: a period of time in which there is complete quiet or no speaking Level: B2
他的笑话之后是一阵尴尬的沉默。
There was an awkward ___silence after his joke.
作者的风格包括频繁的沉默来强调情感。
The author's style includes frequent ___silences to emphasize emotion.
人群等待时，一阵短暂的沉默降临。
A brief ___silence fell over the crowd as they waited.
