woolgathering

• Описывает состояние погружённости в мысли или мечты; рассеянный или невнимательный.

Describes a state of being lost in thought or daydreaming; absent-minded or inattentive.

1. Dreamy or absent-mindedC1informal

   Characterized by being lost in thought, daydreaming, or having a distracted, dreamy mood.

   Мечтательный или рассеянный

   • His woolgathering expression made it clear he wasn't listening.
   • She had a woolgathering look during the lecture.
   • The poet's woolgathering nature inspired his best work.

   Synonymsabsentmindeddaydreamingdistracteddreamyfarawayinattentivemusingobliviouspensivepreoccupied

   Antonymsalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilant

• Существительное, обозначающее акт предавания пустым фантазиям или мечтаниям, часто подразумевающее отсутствие сосредоточенности на текущей задаче.

A noun referring to the act of indulging in idle fantasy or daydreaming, often implying a lack of focus on the present task.

uncountable

1. Daydreaming or idle fantasyC2formal

   The act of being lost in thought or indulging in aimless, fanciful daydreams.

   Витание в облаках

   • His constant woolgathering during meetings annoyed his boss.
   • She was accused of woolgathering instead of focusing on her work.
   • The student's woolgathering led to poor grades.

   Synonymsabsentmindednessbrown studydaydreaminginattentionmusingpreoccupationreverietrance

   Antonymsattentionattentivenessconcentrationfocus

• Глагол, используемый для описания состояния погружённости в мысли, мечтательности или праздных, фантазийных размышлений.

A verb used to describe the act of being lost in thought, daydreaming, or engaging in idle, fanciful thinking.

1. Daydream or fantasizeC1informal

   To be lost in thought, to indulge in idle daydreaming or fantasy.

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   • She spent the afternoon woolgathering instead of studying.
   • He was woolgathering during the lecture and missed the key points.
   • Stop woolgathering and focus on the task at hand.

   Synonymsdaydreamdreammoonmusereverie

   Antonymsattendconcentratefocus