quietus/kwaɪˈi:təs; kwaɪ`itəs/ n(usu sing 通常作单数) (fml 文) release from life; extinction 死亡; 灭绝 give sb his quietus, ie put an end to his life 结束某人的生命 The plan has finally got its quietus, ie been abandoned. 这一计画终於胎死腹中（遭放弃）.
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