peaceable

peaceable是“不喜争吵的”或“爱好和平的”，主要用于人、性格、行为等。peaceful是“和平的”或“平安的”。比较下面各句：

• He is a peaceable man.
• I am well aware of his peaceable intentions.
• We are interested in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
• Everything looks peaceful in the whole country.（在全国，一切看来都是很安静的［太平景象］。）