sleeping

• 形容处于睡眠状态或处于不活跃、静止的状态。

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   睡着的

   • The sleeping baby looked peaceful.
   • He was a sleeping passenger on the train.
   • The sleeping cat was curled up on the sofa.

   同义词asleepnapping

   反义词alertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

   Not active or functioning; in a state of rest or suspension.

   休眠的

   • The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.
   • The sleeping project was revived after years.
   • Their sleeping investment finally paid off.

   同义词dormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   反义词activealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

3. Used for sleepingA2informal

   Designed or intended for sleeping.

   睡觉用的

   • We have a sleeping bag for camping.
   • The sleeping area is in the attic.
   • They set up sleeping quarters in the basement.

   反义词awakewaking

• 名词，指一种自然的休息状态，在此期间身体恢复能量、意识暂时中断、大脑处于不活跃状态；也可指睡眠这一生理过程或一段睡眠时间。

A noun referring to the natural state of rest in which the body recovers energy and the mind is inactive.

不可数

1. State of restA1formal

   The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.

   睡眠

   • He needs more sleeping to recover from his illness.
   • Good sleeping is essential for health.
   • The doctor recommended eight hours of sleeping per night.

   同义词reposerestsleepslumber

   反义词wakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   睡眠

   • I had a long sleeping after the long trip.
   • Her sleeping was interrupted by the noise.
   • The baby needs regular sleeping times.

   同义词dozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   反义词waking

• 表示闭眼休息的动词，通常指夜间入睡或处于睡眠状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of resting with the eyes closed, typically during the night.

不规则动词

1. Rest in sleepA1formal

   To rest the body and mind with the eyes closed, usually during the night.

   睡觉

   • I sleep eight hours every night.
   • The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
   • She couldn't sleep because of the noise.

   同义词dozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   反义词awakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   入睡

   • He slept through the entire movie.
   • I slept late after the party.
   • The cat slept on my lap all afternoon.

   同义词conk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   反义词ariseawakenrousewake

短语动词变体sleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with