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sleeping

🇬🇧 UK/'sli:piŋ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA2

Definitions

n.

The state or an act of being asleep.

睡眠，睡觉

adj.

Currently asleep; designed or used for sleep.

睡着的；供睡眠用的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sleepother
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=sleeping

Common Collocations

  • 1.sleeping pattern睡眠规律
  • 2.sleeping pill安眠药
  • 3.sleeping bag睡袋
  • 4.sleeping disorder睡眠障碍

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sleeping for at least seven hours a night is essential for good health.

  • 2.

    The baby's sleeping pattern has finally become more regular.

  • 3.

    He was found sleeping on the couch after the long flight.

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