meditation
UK/medɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n/US/.medi'teiʃәn/
GREB1
Definitions
n.
The practice of focusing or calming the mind, often for relaxation or spiritual growth.
冥想（练习）。
n.
Deep, careful thought; a piece of writing on a serious subject.
沉思；（关于严肃主题的）默想录，沉思录。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmeditatemiddle; heal
+
-ionact, process, state
=meditation
meditate + -ion = the act of meditating. Two senses: the mind-calming practice (meditation app, daily meditation) and reflective contemplation (a meditation on grief). From meditārī 'to ponder,' not medius 'middle' — see meditate.
Common Collocations
- 1.meditation practice冥想练习
- 2.guided meditation引导冥想
- 3.meditation technique冥想技巧
- 4.mindfulness meditation正念冥想
Example Sentences
- 1.
Daily meditation has helped reduce her anxiety.
- 2.
The book is a quiet meditation on loss and memory.