meditate

[英] [ˈmedɪˌteɪt] [美] [ˈmɛdɪˌtet] 生词本

vi.

vt.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 沉思;深思;仔细考虑 If you meditate on something, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time. 
  • He meditated on the problem...

    他仔细斟酌着这个问题。

  • On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.

    儿子开始上学的那一天,她就在考虑他未来的种种不确定因素了。

2. VERB (宗教中)冥想,默想,打坐 If you meditate you remain in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training or so that you are more able to deal with the problems and difficulties of everyday life. 
  • I was meditating, and reached a higher state of consciousness.

    我在冥想,并进入了一个更高的意识境界。

Verb

1. reflect deeply on a subject;

  • "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
  • "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"
  • "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"

2. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes;

  • "He is meditating in his study"