slumber

• 名词，指自然、周期性的休息状态，其间意识暂停；也指静止、不活动的状态。

A noun referring to a natural, periodic state of rest during which consciousness is suspended, or a dormant, quiescent state.

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1. Natural rest stateB2formal

   A natural, periodic state of rest where consciousness of the world is suspended, typically occurring at night.

   睡眠

   • She fell into a deep slumber after the long journey.
   • The baby's gentle slumber was interrupted by a loud noise.
   • He woke from his slumber feeling refreshed and energized.

   同义词drowsereposerestsleep

   反义词alertnessawarenesswakefulness

2. Dormant stateC1formal

   A state of being dormant, inactive, or quiescent, like a period of little activity.

   休眠状态

   • The volcano emerged from its long slumber with a powerful eruption.
   • The forest lay in a winter slumber, waiting for spring.
   • After years of slumber, the economy began to show signs of growth.

   同义词dormancyinactivitylatencyquiescencerestsuspension

   反义词actionactivityalertnesswakefulness

• 动词，指睡觉，尤指轻微或安详的睡眠。

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping, especially lightly or peacefully.

1. Be asleepB2formal

   To sleep, especially in a light or peaceful manner.

   睡觉

   • The baby slumbered peacefully in her crib.
   • He slumbered through the entire movie.
   • The old cat slumbered by the fireplace all afternoon.

   同义词dozedrowsenaprestsleepsnooze

   反义词ariseawakewake