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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-derived
reagain, back
+
posto place, put, lay, set
+
esuffix
=repose

Common 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.

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