napping

• 形容处于短时间内睡眠的状态，通常指白天的小睡。

Describes the state of being asleep for a short period of time, typically during the day.

1. Not prepared or vigilantB2informal

   Being caught off guard or not paying attention; not ready for something.

   措手不及

   • The security guard was caught napping when the thief entered.
   • The team was napping during the first half of the game.
   • Don't be caught napping when the opportunity arises.

   同义词daydreamingdistractedinattentiveobliviousoff-guardunpreparedunvigilantunwary

   反义词alertattentiveawarepreparedvigilantwatchful

• 动词，指在短时间里睡觉，通常是在白天小睡一会儿。

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping for a short period of time, typically during the day.

1. Take a short sleepA2informal

   To sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

   小睡

   • She likes to nap after lunch.
   • He napped for twenty minutes before the meeting.
   • The baby is napping in the other room.

   同义词catnapdozenod offsnooze