silent adult

language: zh

definitions

  1. A literal description of an adult human being who is not speaking or making noise at a particular time.
    zh: 沉默的成人
  2. A metaphorical term for an adult who chooses not to express opinions, participate in society, or vote, often implying apathy or suppression.
    zh: 不发声的成年人
  3. In psychological contexts, an adult who suppresses emotions or trauma from childhood, resulting in emotional withdrawal.
    zh: 压抑情感的成人

examples

  1. During the meditation session, every participant became a silent adult.

    在冥想期间，每位参与者都成了沉默的成人。

  2. Critics argue that silent adults contribute to political stagnation.

    批评家认为沉默的成年人导致政治停滞。

  3. Therapy helped him stop being a silent adult and share his pain.

    治疗帮助他不再做压抑情感的成人并分享痛苦。