mute的意思是沉默的不出声的无声的消音减音减弱(尤指乐器)的声音例如:While most of us know to answer a simple question when asked, The Mute prefers to say nothing. silent的意思是不说话的沉默的很少说话的不爱淡话的无声的如:When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. 
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