아무 말도 하지 않는 또는 일시적으로 말을 할 수 없는 상태의
Refraining from speech or temporarily unable to speak.
예문:
"The audience remained mute as the judge prepared to announce the verdict."
"She stood mute, unable to find the words to defend herself."
선천적 혹은 병리적 원인으로 인하여 말을 할 수 없는
Unable to communicate through speech due to physical or congenital conditions.
예문:
"In the past, specialized schools were established for children who were mute."
철자로는 존재하지만 발음되지 않는
(Of a letter) Written but not pronounced in speech.
예문:
"The 'b' in the word 'climb' is a mute letter."
"Learners often struggle with mute consonants in English phonetics."
기기에서 소리를 차단하는 설정이나 악기의 소리를 줄이는 장치
A device or setting used to deaden or silence the sound of an instrument or electronic device.
예문:
"I put my phone on mute during the meeting to avoid any interruptions."
"The trumpet player used a mute to create a more subdued, jazzier tone."
소리를 죽이거나 강도를 줄이다
To deaden, muffle, or reduce the intensity of a sound.
예문:
"The heavy curtains helped to mute the roar of the city traffic."
"Could you mute the television while I take this call?"
감정, 비판, 혹은 색조를 완화하거나 부드럽게 하다
To make a quality, emotion, or color less bright, intense, or strong.
예문:
"He decided to mute his criticism of the project to maintain office harmony."
"The artist used a grey wash to mute the vibrant colors of the landscape."