repose
🇬🇧 UK/ri'pәuz/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A state of rest, sleep, or peaceful relaxation; freedom from worry or disturbance
休息;睡眠;安静;平静
v.
To rest or lie in a relaxed, peaceful state; to place trust or confidence in someone
休息;静卧;寄托(信任)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.in repose处于静止/安息状态
- 2.find repose寻得安宁
- 3.eternal repose永恒的安息
- 4.[moment of repose]片刻的休憩
Example Sentences
- 1.
After weeks of hard work, she finally found repose in the quiet countryside.
- 2.
The old man's face wore an expression of perfect repose as he slept.
- 3.
The museum's collection has lain in repose for decades, awaiting restoration.