muse

• Существительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, служащий источником вдохновения для художника, писателя или музыканта.

A noun referring to a person or thing that serves as a source of inspiration for an artist, writer, or musician.

1. Source of inspirationB2formal

   A person or thing that inspires an artist, writer, or musician to create their work.

   Источник вдохновения

   • She was the muse for many of his greatest paintings.
   • The landscape served as a muse for the poet's verses.
   • Every artist needs a muse to fuel their creativity.

   Synonymscatalystinfluenceinspirationspurstimulus

2. Mythological goddessB2formal

   One of the nine goddesses in Greek mythology who preside over the arts and sciences.

   Муза

   • In ancient times, poets would invoke a Muse before reciting their work.
   • Calliope is the Muse of epic poetry.
   • The Muses were believed to grant inspiration to mortals.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения акта глубокого размышления или обдумывания чего-либо, часто в мечтательной или поглощённой манере.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or pondering something, often in a dreamy or absorbed manner.

1. Reflect deeplyB2formal

   To think about something carefully and for a long time, often in a quiet or absorbed way.

   Размышлять

   • She sat by the window, musing on the events of the day.
   • He mused about the meaning of the ancient poem.
   • The philosopher mused over the nature of reality.

   Synonymsbroodcogitatecontemplatedeliberatemeditateponderreflectruminate