awakening

• 形容使人意识到某事，或使人从睡眠、麻木或无所作为中醒来的。

Describes something that causes a person to become aware of something or to wake up from sleep or inactivity.

1. Becoming awareB2formal

   Describing a process of becoming conscious or aware of something.

   觉醒的

   • The country is experiencing an awakening interest in renewable energy.
   • She had an awakening realization about her true priorities.
   • The documentary was an awakening experience for many viewers.

   同义词dawningdevelopingemergingstirringwaking

2. Starting or beginningB2formal

   Describing the initial stage of something, often a new awareness or movement.

   觉醒中的

   • The awakening spring brought new life to the garden.
   • His awakening curiosity led him to explore new subjects.
   • The awakening of the city after winter was beautiful.

   同义词buddingdawningemergingfledglingincipientnascent

   反义词cessationconclusiondeclinedormancyendingsleeptermination

• 名词，指从睡眠中醒来的动作；也用于比喻义，指意识觉醒、认清某事或获得新的领悟、顿悟的时刻。

A noun referring to the act of waking up from sleep, or more figuratively, the moment of becoming aware of something, such as a new realization or understanding.

1. A2formal

   The act of waking up from sleep or becoming conscious.

   醒来

   • His awakening was gentle, with sunlight streaming through the window.
   • She had a sudden awakening in the middle of the night.
   • The alarm clock caused a rude awakening.

   同义词arousalwakeningwaking

   反义词sleepslumber

2. Realization or awarenessB2formal

   A moment when someone becomes aware of something important or realizes a truth.

   觉醒

   • The documentary was an awakening to the realities of climate change.
   • His travels led to a cultural awakening.
   • The scandal caused a political awakening among the citizens.

   同义词awarenessconsciousnessdiscoveryenlightenmentepiphanyinsightrealizationrecognitionrevelationunderstanding

3. Spiritual or intellectual renewalC1formal

   A period of increased spiritual or intellectual awareness and growth.

   觉醒

   • The Renaissance was a great cultural awakening in Europe.
   • She experienced a spiritual awakening after the retreat.
   • The movement sparked an intellectual awakening across the country.

   同义词awarenessenlightenmentepiphanyinsightrealizationrebirthrenewalresurgencerevelationrevival

   反义词apathyignorancestagnation

• 动词，表示从睡眠中醒来，或使某人醒来；也指使某人开始意识到某事、觉悟。常用于较正式或文学性的语境。

A verb used to indicate the act of waking up or becoming aware of something, often used in a more formal or literary context.

1. Wake up from sleepB1formal

   To stop sleeping; to become conscious after sleeping.

   醒来

   • She awakened at dawn to the sound of birds.
   • He was awakened by a loud noise outside.
   • The baby awakened from her nap feeling refreshed.

   同义词ariserousestirwakewake up

   反义词dozenodsleepslumber

2. Become aware or activeB2formal

   To become aware of something or to stir into activity.

   觉醒

   • The documentary awakened his interest in environmental issues.
   • The speech awakened a sense of pride in the audience.
   • Her passion for art was awakened during her travels.

   同义词realizerousestirwake up