闷声不响

He repeated the question, with some surprise at her silence.

他见她闷声不响, 觉得有点儿奇怪,便又问了她一次.

When you see her silent, or even cool, you must not fancy her displeased.

如果你看到她闷声不响, 甚至十分冷淡的时候, 你千万不要以为她不愉快.

He was quiet, conscientious, a bit of a plodder.

他做事闷声不响，小心谨慎，有点死气沉沉的。

Robert leaned back in his chair quiet and almost surly.

罗伯特往椅背一靠,闷声不响,十分乖戾.

All the while Jo watched her in silence.

乔一直闷声不响地看着她.

Light troubles speak ; great troubles keep silent . ( Lucius annaeus Seneneca, ancient Roman Philosopher )

小困难,大声叫嚷; 大困难,闷声不响. ( 古罗马哲学家尼加 )