repose

• 名词，指身体或精神处于安静、放松、无活动的状态，常表示摆脱劳作、思虑或情绪压力后的安宁。

A noun referring to a state of rest, tranquility, or calmness, often describing freedom from activity, mental stress, or emotional strain.

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1. State of rest or inactivityB2formal

   A period of rest or freedom from work, strain, or responsibility.

   休息

   • After a long day, she sought repose in her garden.
   • The workers were granted a brief repose during the heat.
   • He found repose from his duties on the weekend.

   同义词calmeaseinactivityleisurepeacequietrelaxationrespiteresttranquility

   反义词actionactivityexertionlabortoilwork

2. Mental calmnessB2formal

   A state of being free from mental stress or anxiety.

   宁静

   • Meditation brings a sense of inner repose.
   • She spoke with a calm repose that soothed everyone.
   • The quiet music helped him achieve mental repose.

   同义词calmcalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacepeacefulnessplacidityquietudeserenitytranquility

   反义词agitationanxietyperturbationturmoilunrest

3. Peaceful demeanorC1formal

   A calm and relaxed disposition, free from stress or strong emotion.

   平静

   • His face showed a gentle repose even in crisis.
   • The leader's repose inspired confidence in the team.
   • She maintained her repose despite the chaos around her.

   同义词calmnesscomposureequanimitypeacefulnessplaciditypoiseself-possessionserenitytranquility

   反义词agitationanxietycommotiondisquietdisturbancefrenzyperturbationturmoilunrestupset

• 动词，表示安息、躺卧或处于某处；也可表示信赖、依靠某人或某物。

A verb meaning to lie at rest, to be placed or situated, or to place trust or confidence in someone or something.

1. Place or entrustC1formal

   To place something, such as trust or confidence, in a person or thing.

   寄托

   • She reposed her trust in her closest advisor.
   • The committee reposed full authority in the new director.
   • He reposed his hopes for the future in his children.

   同义词confidedepositentrustlodgeplaceput

2. Be inherent or innateC2formal

   To be naturally present or inherent in someone or something.

   固有于

   • A deep wisdom reposes in the ancient texts.
   • The power to heal reposes within the body itself.
   • Great potential reposes in every young student.

   同义词dwellexistinhereliereside

3. Lie when deadC2formal

   To be laid to rest after death, often in a grave or tomb.

   安息

   • The king reposes in the royal mausoleum.
   • Here reposes the body of a great poet.
   • She reposes peacefully in the family cemetery.

   同义词lierestsleep

4. Lean in a comfortable resting positionB2formal

   To rest or lean in a comfortable, relaxed position.

   倚靠

   • He reposed against the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • She reposed her head on the pillow and closed her eyes.
   • The cat reposed lazily in the sunlit corner.

   同义词lielollloungereclinerestsprawlstretch out

5. Put in a horizontal positionB2formal

   To lay something down flat or horizontally.

   放置

   • He reposed the book on the table.
   • She reposed the injured bird gently on a soft cloth.
   • The worker reposed the heavy beam across the supports.

   同义词laylay downplaceputput downrestsetset down

   反义词erectraisestandupright

6. To put something (e.g., trust) in somethingC1formal

   To place or invest something abstract, like trust or faith, in a person or concept.

   寄托

   • They reposed their faith in the justice system.
   • He reposed his confidence in the team's ability.
   • She reposed her belief in the power of education.

   同义词entrustinvestplaceput

   反义词distrustdoubtwithhold

短语动词变体repose on