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drowsy

UK/'drauzi/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Feeling sleepy and unable to stay fully awake; causing sleepiness.

昏昏欲睡的;令人困倦的

Root Breakdown

Native English
drowsyother
=drowsy

Common Collocations

  • 1.drowsy child困倦的孩子
  • 2.drowsy afternoon困倦的下午
  • 3.drowsy feeling困倦的感觉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The drowsy child could barely keep his eyes open during the movie.

  • 2.

    Hot milk is thought to have a drowsy effect on people before bedtime.

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